✨ AI Summary
The Demand Planner Specialist will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts for products and sales regions, analyzing trends, and updating forecasts based on market changes. This role involves close coordination with Sales and Marketing departments, participation in S&OP meetings, and performance analysis of new products and forecast accuracy. The specialist will develop improved forecasting models, recommend process enhancements, and support the Planning Manager with analytical data, ensuring data integrity for forecasting and planning activities.
Requirements
Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Economics, or Business Administration.Experience: 2–4 years of experience in Demand Planning or Sales Analysis. Proficiency in analytical tools and Microsoft Excel.Technical Skills: Statistical Analysis | Forecasting | Data ManagementSoft Skills: High Attention to Detail | Cross-functional Communication with Sales Teams | Organizational Skills.
Description
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual demand forecasts for each product and sales region based on historical data and sales plans.Analyze seasonal trends, promotional activities, and the impact of marketing campaigns on demand.Update demand forecasts regularly based on market changes.Coordinate with the Sales and Marketing departments to review growth plans and new product launches.Participate in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to ensure alignment between forecasts and strategic plans.Analyze the performance of new products and evaluate the accuracy of initial forecasts.Measure forecast accuracy against actual sales and analyze the causes of variances.Develop more accurate forecasting models using data and statistical analysis.Recommend process improvements to enhance forecasting accuracy.Prepare periodic reports on forecasting performance, accuracy metrics, and forecast variances.Support the Planning Manager with analytical data to facilitate decision-making.Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data used for forecasting and planning.