Demand Planner
Sensient Technologies
- Sauget, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- You will be responsible for the coordination of synchronized forecasting activities in support of business goals. You will support the implementation of demand planning strategies, specifically to address forecast accuracy improvements, and will work cross-functionally on tasks such as but not limited to: new product introductions, life cycle management and commercial team projects.
- Execute demand forecast process including gathering inputs, consolidating information, and coordinating and maintaining data in Logility / JDE by partnering with the Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Planning, Operations, and Finance teams to develop a consensus demand plan.
- Assembling and assessing commercial forecasts based on market and competitive information, sales history, customer trends and product promotions to deliver improved forecast accuracy.
- Review forecasts and key performance indicators, conducting trend analysis, identifying opportunities and risks, and recommending appropriate revisions for continuous improvement.
- Develops and manages processes to ensure that all required system data is maintained with a high degree of integrity. Constantly seeks ways to improve all related processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or technical field (chemistry, math, etc.) MBA or equivalent business experience preferred. CSCP or CPIM certification preferred.
- 3-5 years' experience in demand planning with 2-5 years' experience in commercial customer-facing role desired.
- Effective cross-functional collaborator with the ability to interact effectively, translate opportunities and threats into useful demand / supply information
- Skilled in Logility or other related statistical forecasting package as well as JDE
- Excellent communication, analytical, quantitative and prioritization skills
- An opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.