Demand Planner Commodity

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and maintains monthly operational forecast down to Product/Sold To/Location using the IBP Demand Module.
• Utilizes sales plans distribution changes shipment history competitor activities and marketing plans.
• Conducts monthly root cause analysis of forecast error to identify corrective actions effectively communicates this information to sales marketing finance and the broader supply chain.
• Leads monthly demand plan discussions to align on a single operational demand signal for the portfolio across businesses and functions. Prepares data inputs for S&OP Demand Review.
• Works closely with sales to understand customer performance new product formats and strategic initiatives for incorporation into monthly forecasts.
• Works with cross-functional partners on projects such as new product launches obsolescence (SKU rationalization) and transitions while accounting for pipeline fill and cannibalization.
• Collaborates with Finance Marketing and Sales on the development of Annual Operating Plan (AOP) LE1 and LE2 forecasts.
• Partners with Supply Planning to understand supply chain implications of forecast changes and deliver the most effective and complete Supply Chain plan.
• Represents the operational demand plan across departments and functions in support of projects including innovation capacity and capital planning etc.
• Maintains routine interaction with Sales Marketing Operations IT and R&D up to leadership levels.
• This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree
• 2 years of supply chain planning or demand planning experience
• Commodity or Consumer Packaged Goods Experience.

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree

• 6 or more years

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelors degree in Business administration Finance or Supply Chain.
• Sound understanding of concepts and principles in Sales/Marketing and working knowledge of the same in Finance and Supply Chain.
• In depth understanding of how a demand forecast impacts Sales Marketing Finance Supply Chain and the Business.
• SAP/IBP experience
• APICS or other Forecasting certification preferred

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to work in operations/plant environment for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in office/desk environment for extended periods.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office
• Plant/Operations

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