Job Details

Overview

The Lead Demand Planner oversees the demand planning process for the organization, including the creation and maintenance of accurate demand forecasts. They analyze historical data, market trends, and customer behavior to predict future demand, working to ensure that inventory levels are optimized and supply chain operations run smoothly. This role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to manage cross-functional teams, and experience with forecasting tools and inventory management systems.

Job Description

A Lead Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting, planning, and managing the demand for products within an organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that the company has the right amount of inventory to meet customer needs without overstocking or understocking. The Lead Demand Planner works closely with sales, marketing, production, and supply chain teams to create accurate demand forecasts, implement planning processes, and optimize inventory management.

Education

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field. A Masters degree or certifications in demand planning (e.g., APICS CPIM) are often preferred.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Leading the demand planning process and ensuring accuracy of demand forecasts
2. Analyzing historical sales data and market trends to generate forecasts
3. Collaborating with sales
4. marketing
5. production
6. and supply chain teams to understand customer needs
7. Managing the S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) process
8. Ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock
9. Developing and refining demand forecasting models
10. Monitoring forecast accuracy and making adjustments as needed
11. Reviewing and analyzing lead times
12. capacity
13. and other factors affecting demand
14. Managing the integration of demand planning systems (SAP
15. ERP) with other business functions
16. Conducting regular reviews of demand plans with senior management
17. Providing reports on demand forecast performance
18. Communicating forecast changes and demand planning updates to stakeholders
19. Identifying risks to demand and recommending mitigation strategies
20. Leading continuous improvement initiatives to enhance demand planning processes
21. Managing demand planning metrics and KPIs
22. Training and mentoring junior demand planners
23. Monitoring and responding to changes in customer or market behavior
24. Coordinating with procurement and production teams to ensure alignment with demand.

Required Skills

1. Demand Planning
2. Forecasting
3. Supply Chain Management
4. Inventory Management
5. Statistical Analysis
6. Excel
7. SAP
8. ERP Systems
9. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
10. Data Analysis
11. Market Analysis
12. Process Optimization
13. Communication Skills
14. Cross-functional Collaboration
15. Problem Solving
16. Demand Forecasting Models
17. Capacity Planning
18. Procurement
19. Risk Management
20. Analytical Thinking
21. Forecast Accuracy
22. Production Planning
23. Data-Driven Decision Making
24. Supply Chain Optimization
25. Lead Time Management
26. Collaborative Planning
27. Trend Analysis
28. Reporting
29. Negotiation
30. Continuous Improvement.