Demand Planning Analyst

We areseekinga detail-oriented and proactive Demand Planner to supportaccurateandtimelyforecasting of display programs and new product development (NPD) initiatives. This role plays a key part in translating commercial strategies into demand signals that drive supply chain execution and customer service excellence.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Marketing Sales Product Development and Supply Planning to ensure readiness and alignment for product launches and display rollouts.

WhatYoullDo:

• Create andmaintaindemand forecasts for new products and customer display programs across various planning horizons.

• Collaborate with Sales Marketing and Product teams to gatherinputson product launch volumes timelines and promotionaldrivers.

• Utilize historical data market trends and customer insights to support forecasting assumptions and planning scenarios.

• Partner with Supply Planning to ensure alignment on inventory targets production plans and launch timelines.

• Monitor and track forecast performance highlightingvariancesand working cross-functionally to address gaps.

• Assistin building forecasting templates reports and dashboards that support visibility into innovation and display demand.

• Support cross-functional planning meetings (S&OE NPI reviews or S&OP inputs) with clear and concise forecast data.

• Maintain item-level forecasts in demand planning systems ensuring accuracy and consistency with product lifecycle stages.

• Support post-launch analysis and continuous improvement ofnew itemforecasting accuracy and assumptions.

ProjectsYoullWork On:

• Support local adoption and customizationofIBP Tools (Anaplan Blue Yonder)

• Develop and support new tools for data analytics withinPowerBIplatform.

• Continuously improve Blue Yonder capabilities with autonomous reportingalertsand AI/ML implementation.

WhatYoullHave:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Business Analytics Statistics Engineering or related field

• At least 2 years of experience in supply chain demand planning or forecasting

• Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel Power BI or similar tools

• Experience working with customer data such as shipment history sell-through and point-of-sale

• Knowledge of ERP and planning systems (JDE Blue Yonder or similar) a plus

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Preferred Skills:

• Experience supporting retail customers (e.g. Walmart Amazon Target)

• Familiarity with statistical forecasting models (moving average exponential smoothing regression)

• Exposure to S&OP or S&OE planning processes

• SQL Pythonorother data analysis skills