Demand & Supply Planning Specialist

Description

• Develop and maintain demand and supply plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and timely delivery of products.

• Analyze market trends and customer demand to forecast future demand and adjust plans accordingly.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

• Continuously improve planning processes and systems to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Provide regular reports and analysis to management to support decision-making.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to ensure competitiveness in the market.

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for specific business unit(s) / product line(s) in alignment with the Role and general_summary.

• Analyze internal capacity and develop plans to align supply and demand to meet customer requirements.

• Leverage insights from top_responsibilities to identify and make recommendations for forecast improvements.

• Participate in demand review process and implement and operate forecasting software and supporting systems.

• Monitor and report on performance metrics in areas of quality, cost, and delivery in support of the key supplier scorecards and business reviews.

• Collaborate with marketing & sales in development of the consensus forecast.

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in demand and supply planning or related field.

• University/Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in a relevant field.

• Strong analytical skills and ability to utilize multiple statistical models to develop and drive consensus forecasts.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Ability to prepare monthly reports within specified time frames.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating and implementing solutions to improve forecast accuracy.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other planning software.

• Strong problem-solving skills.