Category Demand Planner
About the position Responsibilities • Improve SKU-level forecast accuracy and eliminate bias across products/categories over a 36-month planning horizon. • Analyze demand factors including market POS data, new/lost business, and service impacts to develop insights into the demand signal. • Drive consensus with cross-functional teams on demand assumptions. • Conduct root cause analysis on forecast errors and collaborate with business partners on corrective actions. • Lead monthly Category Demand Review meetings with Marketing and Commercial partners. • Mine data for actionable insights to enhance demand planning efforts. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of forecast/demand related analytical experience required. • Ability to develop and apply forecasting methods with complex inputs from various sources. • Excellent interpersonal skills, self-motivated, and results-oriented. • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to navigate ambiguity. • High proficiency in Excel and experience with forecasting software. Nice-to-haves • Experience in the consumer goods industry. • Familiarity with advanced analytics tools and techniques. Benefits • Competitive compensation • Career development opportunities • Hybrid working approach allowing remote work two days a week • Inclusive and collaborative work culture Apply tot his job