Planner, Demand

The Demand Planner is a key member of the Global Supply Chain Planning team, responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing demand forecasts for NSP markets using Demantra and other analytics platforms. This role is highly analytical, data-driven, and focused on scenario planning to support strategic decision-making and business agility. The Demand Planner will collaborate with global teams and stakeholders, requiring flexibility and effectiveness in working across multiple time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Analytics & Forecasting

• Execute demand planning and forecasting procedures for assigned NSP subsidiaries using Demantra and other analytics tools.
• Apply statistical analysis, machine learning, and scenario modeling to improve forecast accuracy and responsiveness.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, and external data to identify demand drivers and risks.
• Develop and maintain scenario plans to assess the impact of market changes, promotions, supply disruptions, and new product launches.
• Generate actionable insights from large datasets, presenting findings to supply chain and commercial teams.

Scenario Planning

• Build and evaluate multiple demand scenarios to support contingency planning and risk management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on assumptions, inputs, and business drivers for scenario models.
• Recommend optimal inventory and replenishment strategies based on scenario outcomes.
• Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes with scenario-based recommendations.

Distribution & Inventory Planning

• Plan and schedule finished goods for DRP (Distribution Requirements Planning).
• Maintain finished goods inventories and safety stock levels in accordance with NSP policies.
• Monitor product releases through QA and coordinate with warehousing for timely deliveries.
• Manage export orders, subsidiary back orders, and discontinued product run-outs.

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects, leveraging analytics to enhance supply chain performance.
• Maintain and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for demand planning and scenario planning.
• Attend new product meetings and initiate planning for new products in the MRP system.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and drive results.
• Collaborate with global teams and subsidiaries, demonstrating flexibility and effectiveness in working across multiple time zones.

Other Duties

• Maintain all assigned information in the MRP system.
• Support other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business, Analytics, Data Science, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• APICS or similar supply chain certification is highly desirable.
• Experience with Demantra or similar demand planning/forecasting software.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis (Excel, Power BI, SQL, scenario modeling, etc.).
• Comprehensive knowledge of materials requirements planning (MRP) and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to work effectively with global teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data modeling, formulas).
• Experience in international supply chain operations and export logistics.