The Brand Demand Planner manages long and short term forecasts at the item/brand/category level. The planner will use a variety of data sources including consumption trends, sales promotional data, marketing new product plans, and JDA statistical models to create a demand signal to drive supply chain and S&OP. The monthly goal is to deliver an accurate and cross-functionally aligned rolling demand plan. A key responsibility of the Brand Demand Planner is to develop, document, update and challenge the assumptions supporting the demand plan.
What are we looking for?
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience which could include marketing, sales planning, production scheduling/operations planning, and/or demand planning & forecasting
Prior experience working with a vendor or retailor in a similar function or setting.
Experience using forecasting systems and tools such as JDA/Manugistics and or similar ERP/supply chain systems
Demonstrated strong quantitative and analytical experience using Excel, Powerpoint and other computer applicative
Demonstrated experience of delivering effective presentation using qualitative and quantitative data to influence leadership behaviors and decisions
What will be your key responsibilities?
Lead monthly demand meetings with the appropriate Brand and Category teams to ensure assumptions are validated and unresolved issues are escalated appropriately
Influence key business partners by leveraging data to develop the best in class forecast
Maintain JDA to deliver an accurate Item/DC level forecast for Supply Chain
Analyze total brand portfolio and leverage market intelligence to determine base business impact
Monitor shipment performance versus the item level forecast and determine root-cause to improve accuracy
Perform special projects as assigned by the Senior Demand Planning Manager
Participate/lead continuous improvement projects and problem solving cards, as it relates to forecasting
Prepare for ad-hoc support of the Brand Demand Planning manager for the demand management review meeting to explain and detail consensus plan and make any final updates based on outcome of S&OP process.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
