Senior Demand Planner

Demand Planner

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner to support forecasting and demand planning activities across assigned categories and channels. This role is critical in driving forecast accuracy, supporting cross-functional alignment, and enabling data‑driven decision-making within a fast-paced consumer-driven environment.

What You'll Do

• Generate and manage demand forecasts for assigned product categories and channels.
• Continuously improve forecast accuracy through process enhancements, including customer-level forecasting and demand sensing/shaping techniques.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, promotional impacts, and new opportunities to inform demand plans.
• Evaluate purchase trends, promotional results, and seasonal performance to identify drivers of demand.
• Coordinate new product introductions across marketing, sales, and key retail partners.
• Maintain and optimize demand-planning systems, ensuring alignment with established processes.
• Assess the impact of market changes and significant forecast variances; recommend adjustments as needed.
• Monitor and resolve statistical forecast exceptions using system-generated reports.
• Communicate forecast confidence levels, risks, and opportunities to cross-functional teams.
• Prepare reporting and presentations for monthly forecast alignment meetings and demand reviews.
• Conduct forecast accuracy analyses to validate assumptions and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and track forecast-related KPIs with internal teams and customer partners.
• Report performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support ongoing improvement of forecast accuracy and planning processes.
• Assist with routine reporting and generate ad hoc analyses as required.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Category Management, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Planning or Supply Chain roles.
• APICS or IBF certification preferred.
• Experience in consumer products, manufacturing support, or similar industries is a plus.
• S&OP experience.
• PowerBI experience.