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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our supply chain team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for forecasting customer demand, analyzing sales trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and efficient supply chain operations. This role plays a critical part in helping the organization meet customer expectations while minimizing excess inventory and reducing costs.
As a Demand Planner, you will use historical data, market trends, and statistical models to develop accurate demand forecasts. You will work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and operations teams to gather relevant information and align forecasts with business objectives. Your insights will directly impact production planning, procurement, and inventory management decisions.
Key to success in this role is the ability to interpret complex data, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and make data-driven recommendations. You should be comfortable working with forecasting software and ERP systems, and have a strong understanding of supply chain principles.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your analytical skills and strategic thinking will drive business success. If you are passionate about supply chain optimization and enjoy working with data to solve problems, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts using statistical tools and historical data
- Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather input and align forecasts
- Monitor and analyze sales trends, market conditions, and customer behavior
- Identify and communicate forecast variances and recommend corrective actions
- Support inventory planning and procurement decisions based on forecast data
- Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings
- Maintain forecasting models and update parameters as needed
- Generate regular reports and dashboards to track forecast accuracy and performance
- Work with supply chain and logistics teams to ensure product availability
- Continuously improve forecasting processes and tools
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain analytics
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in Excel and forecasting software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra)
- Experience with ERP systems and data visualization tools
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
- Understanding of inventory management and supply chain principles
- Familiarity with statistical forecasting methods and models
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What forecasting tools and software have you used in previous roles?
- How do you ensure the accuracy of your demand forecasts?
- Describe a time when your forecast significantly impacted business decisions.
- How do you handle discrepancies between forecast and actual sales?
- What is your experience with S&OP processes?
- How do you collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather forecast inputs?
- What metrics do you use to measure forecast performance?
- How do you stay updated on market trends and customer behavior?
- Describe your experience with ERP systems and data analysis tools.
- What steps do you take to continuously improve forecasting accuracy?
