Demand Planning Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:

Demand Planning Analyst is the first point of contact with Demand Planning DP internal customers to resolve forecast issues provide interpretations and explanations of forecasts and work collaboratively with customer account teams to ensure that DP forecasts accurately reflect customer plans. DP Analyst will also work closely with the demand planning statisticians to recommend improvements to demand planning models and calculations as well as demand planning business analysts and programmers to specify improvements or corrections needed in the forecast systems.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Continuously improve Demand Planning forecast accuracy and bias

• Regularly review forecasts and recalibrate forecast models as required.

• Monitor forecast quality measures and initiate corrective actions as necessary.

• Identify and address forecast issues.

• Evaluate input data quality i.e. sales estimates promotion plans product data.

  Respond to Demand Planning forecast inquiries in a timely manner.

• Provide explanations of forecast fluctuations to plant personnel.

• Investigate significant forecast deviations from actual shipments and communicate to Supply Chain Directors

• Respond to management requests regarding forecast issues and measures

  Collaborate with account teams on forecast estimates:

• Provide baselines to account teams and gain alignment.

• Advise on how to best communicate unique events.

• Provide account teams with training and education on planning processes

  Perform ad hoc analyses:

• Produce and improve upon key performance indicators

• Conduct and participate in daily/weekly operations reviews

• Summarize forecast information as requested by management

• Analyze forecasts for patterns trends and improvement areas

• Present findings of analyses to stakeholders

  Education:

• Bachelors Degree

  Experience Years/Type:

• 6 months experience in a supply chain marketing business analytics or sales role.

• 1 year experience working with Microsoft Excel i.e. performing calculations creating charts.

  Skills:

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office.

• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel.

• Strong analytical/mathematical skills.

• Ability to combine information from multiple sources to identify issues and derive solutions.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Effective working in a team environment with strong interpersonal skills.

• Detail oriented with excellent time management skills deadline responsibilities.

• Comfortable handling multiple projects/tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• Initiative to identify issues/improvements and take action while keeping management informed.

  WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

• Works closely with Demand Planning and Supply Planning teams.

• Works with Operations Planning Managers at the plants to identify and resolve forecast issues.

• Work closely with Customer groups to incorporate Promotion and exception volume in forecast.

Experience Level:

Entry Level

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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