The Demand Planner develops forecasting models and collaborates with various departments to align demand plans with sales while analyzing trends to optimize the supply chain.
Overview
The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for their market families, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, customers and product management.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Sales, Customers, and Product Management to understand demand drivers and new product additions/transitions
- Understand new product introductions to simulate and develop demand plans ensuring proper alignment with sales team
- Analyze and understand data to quickly recognize changes in sales trends to drive a proactive response in SRAM's supply chain
- Prepare and present reports for monthly demand reviews with management
- Use SAP IBP as the primary forecasting tool including maintenance of Demand Planning master data
Qualifications
- 3 years' experience in Demand Planning and/or S&OP
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Statistics required
- Continuous improvement mindset and approach to understanding demand and process
- Experience in consumer goods industry and inventory management a plus
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Experience working in SAP and advanced skill set with MS Excel is a must
- Strong interpersonal skills
About SRAM
SRAM LLC is one of the world's largest suppliers of components to the bike industry. Established in Chicago in 1987, SRAM continues to promote cycling through its products, its advocacy, and its employees who are dedicated to improving the cycling experience. Today, SRAM employs more than 5,000+ employees, in 20+ locations, across 10+ countries. SRAM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Top Skills
Excel
Sap Ibp
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