Demand Planner

Isagenix Worldwide - Gilbert, AZ

Full-time

Gilbert, AZ

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing SKU-level operational forecasts for all products within the Isagenix portfolio. This role involves coordinating the S&OP processes to drive production and inventory planning requirements, as well as providing projections for corporate cash flow analysis. The Demand Planner will perform data collection and analyses to support the development of reconciled business forecasts, monitor performance accuracy, and improve demand management processes.

Responsibilities

• Review historical sales trends and research demand drivers to prepare forecast data.
• Develop statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
• Interact with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Influence cross-functional areas to obtain a consensus forecast.
• Utilize a collaborative approach to ensure accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Design and use forecasting reporting and analysis tools for all phases of the forecast process.
• Lead cross-functional Demand reviews in accordance with S&OP process standards.
• Create and maintain forecast models incorporating business intelligence and forecast information from various sources.
• Analyze historical data and market intelligence to improve sales forecasts and evaluate demand sources.
• Compare demand plans to business and financial plans to identify gaps and challenge assumptions when deviations occur.
• Use and maintain Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting tool.
• Work closely with Supply Planning to develop inventory strategies for existing items and new products.
• Maintain best in class forecast accuracy levels.
• Create continuous improvement of Planning and Inventory processes to meet business conditions.
• Make recommendations to enhance business processes and improve operational efficiencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
• 4 years of supply chain planning, inventory management, transportation/distribution, and/or customer service systems and processes.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Familiarity with financial and operational implications in supply chain decision making.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with mathematical concepts.
• Experience in development and use of forecasting techniques and measurement (MAPE, MAD, etc.).
• Solid understanding of data relationships to the forecast (raw demand, shipments, promotional/incremental, seasonal).
• Working knowledge of project management skills in a planning function.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or related discipline.
• APICS coursework or credential.
• Replenishment planning experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience with ERP transactional data.
• Proficiency in JDA/Blue Yonder or other forecast software.