Job Description : Senior Demand Planner

Location : Atlanta, GA or Minneapolis, MN

Compensation : $85,000 - $115,000 per year

Summary

My client, a food and beverage manufacturer, seeks a Senior Demand Planner to manage all forecasting activities. This role involves analyzing statistical data, generating forecasting solutions, and maintaining accurate data in forecasting systems. You will ensure demand plans incorporate business intelligence and forecast information from various sources, allowing the company to meet customer demand and achieve financial goals.

Essential Functions

• Own and manage demand forecasts (sales, operational, and financial volume forecasts).
• Create, review, and validate the demand plan for a rolling 24-month horizon.
• Lead the research of demand drivers, preparation of forecast data, and development of statistical forecast models.
• Coordinate communication with sales, marketing, finance, procurement, supply planning, and other departments.
• Facilitate the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by analyzing, preparing, and reporting on sales forecast performance.

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, business, statistics, mathematics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of consumer products forecasting or supply chain operations experience.
• APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) desired.
• IBF Certified Professional Forecaster (CPF) designation desired.
• Expert knowledge of SAP APO DP forecasting application, Python, and R.