Senior Demand Planner, Supply Chain

**POSITION SUMMARY** The primary role of the Senior Demand Planner, Supply Chain is developing demand forecasts by SKU at multiple levels by reviewing sales trends, researching demand drivers, and developing statistical forecast models. This is achieved by using data such as sales forecasts, shipment histories, marketing plans, and leading cross-functional discussions. Development of the demand forecast requires robust analytical capabilities and the ability to develop statistical forecasts. This position requires an organized and self-motivated person to create and manage the true customer demand signals to align the rest of the supply chain and company resources. The Senior Demand Planner, Supply Chain is the integration point into the sales and operations organization, and this position leads the demand review dialogue each month with key counterparts in Sales, Engineering, Channel, Product Management and Finance; working in collaboration to identify demand and forecast exceptions and apply best practices for root cause analysis and corrective action. The Senior Demand Planner, Supply Chain is entrusted to develop and maintain professional relationships with supply chain planning partners. This position is charged with making recommendations that impact the demand plan and communicating those recommendations to stakeholders. This person is a well-rounded individual who encompasses analytical, communication and leadership skills. They can quickly identify deviations from expected results and other disruptions and are able to promptly resolve any issues. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Develop forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function - Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results - Compare statistical forecast data, research sales, margin, historical data and trends when creating demand forecasts - Analyze all data and create the demand plan based on historical sales, market trends, seasonality, and promotions - Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions - Interact with Sales, Engineering, Channel, Product Management and Finance to understand demand forecast drivers - Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Engineering, Channel, Product Management and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts - Maintain forecast profiles and requirements in our forecasting software – SCP 4.0 - WMAPE and bias analysis for high level adjustments needed - Manage statistical forecast exceptions by utilizing demand planning exception reports to identify and fix potential issues - Create, maintain, review and report out planning KPI’s - Provide data, analysis and suggestions to drive KPI improvements - Work with various cross-functional teams on projects such as new product launches, line extensions, product discontinuations, etc - Work with Channel and Sales to develop promotional forecasts and review these forecasts during the monthly SIOP process - Prepare and present data findings at monthly demand meetings and as part of the SIOP process - Ensure demand forecast is shared/received in the format, level of detail, and timing required by all customers and supply chain partners with documented assumptions - Communicate variances between existing forecasts, plans and actuals - Determine and communicate forecast confidence, including risks and opportun…