Sr. Demand Planning Analyst

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Description ABOUT THE POSITION: The Sr. Demand Planning Analyst will play a key role in building and formalizing our demand planning capabilities from the ground up as we implement a new Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process. This highly analytical, hands-on role will develop statistical forecasts, integrate customer and sales inputs, and help formalize how demand inputs are gathered, evaluated, and translated into a demand plan. Partnering cross-functionally, you'll improve forecast accuracy, increase transparency, and help define the processes, governance, and tools that will scale demand planning across the organization. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE: You're a curious, data-driven yet creative problem solver with 4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics and a bachelor's degree in a related field. You understand forecasting models beyond theory and can apply them using tools like advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or R to turn complex data into actionable insights. You're comfortable working in ambiguity, pulling together inputs from multiple sources, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders with clear, practical recommendations. Experience with SIOP, S&OP, or IBP is strongly preferred, especially in evolving environments, and you bring a strong ownership mindset with a passion for building processes, improving forecast accuracy, and driving better business decisions. HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE: You will INNOVATE by: Developing, maintaining, and improving statistical demand forecasts at multiple levels (item, customer, product family). Evaluating and selecting forecasting methods (e.g., time series, trend, seasonality, exception-based forecasting). Analyzing historical demand, order patterns, and forecast drives to improve forecast accuracy and bias. Incorporating sales input and overrides in a structured, auditable manner to create a consensus demand plan. Partnering with IT and Supply Chain teams to support the implementation or enhancement of forecasting and planning tools. Identifying opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and forecasting efficiency. You will EXPLORE by: Monitoring and reporting forecast performance using KPIs such as MAPE, bias, forecast accuracy, and forecast value add (FVA). Extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from ERP systems, customer forecasts, and external sources. Building and maintaining analytical models, reports, and dashboards to support demand planning and SIOP decisions. Comparing statistical forecasts to customer-provided forecasts and identify variances, risks, and opportunities. Supporting the monthly SIOP cadence by preparing demand reviews, variance analyses, and scenario insights. You will PERFORM by: Clearly communicating forecast assumptions, changes, and risks to cross-functional... For full info follow application link. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/5FE5D80CD3364D5A