The Global Business Unit Demand Planner is responsible for creating an accurate, data-driven demand forecasts that guides the entire supply chain, directly influencing customer service, inventory investment, and production efficiency. Translating market signals, historical data and business intelligence into a reliable demand plan, to enable better decision making across sales, operations and finance - reducing stock-outs, minimizing excess inventory and improving overall profitability and agility to the organization.
Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain an accurate statistical and consensus forecast.
* Lead the demand review process within S&OP.
* Identify demand risks and opportunities.
* Monitor forecast accuracy and bias.
* Translate the demand plan into clear and actionable signals for Supply planning.
* Proficiency with planning systems (e.g. Kinaxis Maestro, SAP or other APS tools).
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify patterns and turn insights into actionable forecasts.
* Business acumen and understanding of end-to-end supply chain in a global manufacturing organization.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or relevant field.
* Ability to travel regionally and internationally up to 25% of the time.
* Experience with Kinaxis Maestro Advanced Planning System.
* Understanding of RCCA (Root Cause Corrective Actions) and Counter Measures (CM) processes and Action Plan implementation.
Travel, motor vehicle record, and physical/environmental requirements may apply to the role.
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