Key Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts using statistical models, market intelligence and historical data.
• Analyze forecast accuracy and implement corrective actions.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Use planning and analytics tools including Kinaxis, Oracle, Power BI and Excel.
• Provide demand inputs for monthly S&OP; cycles.
• Prepare demand assumptions, risks and forecast change analysis.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Product teams to align commercial plans.
• Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure demand and supply alignment.
• Prepare demand review presentations and KPI reporting.
• Communicate forecast drivers, assumptions and risks to stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting processes, tools and data quality.
• Support planning system enhancements and best practices.