Demand Planner
Locations: Denver, CO ((Local candidates only)
Reports To: S&OP Manager
The role:
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer inputs to create baseline demand forecasts, starting with the migration of existing Excel data into structured models.
- Design and implement statistical forecasting methods (e.g., time series analysis, regression models) to replace manual processes, incorporating factors like seasonal mining cycles and project-based demand fluctuations.
- Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to gather business intelligence and refine forecasts for the company’s product portfolio.
- Conduct regular demand review meetings, presenting insights and scenarios to stakeholders to support decision-making in volatile industries like mining and tunnelling
- Track and report on forecast performance metrics, such as Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE), and continuously improve processes based on feedback and data.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Statistics, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
- Proficiency in statistical forecasting techniques and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel advanced functions, SQL).
- Strong understanding of inventory management principles and supply chain dynamics.
- Experience building demand planning processes from scratch, including data cleansing, model development, and process documentation.
- Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and translate them into actionable insights.
Preferred Skills:
- Master’s degree in a quantitative field or relevant certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, IBF CPF).
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle Demantra, or similar).
- Experience in the mining, construction, or chemicals industry, with knowledge of project-based demand patterns
- Advanced skills in data visualization tools for reporting and scenario planning.
Please apply here and qualified applicants will receive a response.
Unfortunately, this company is not able to provide work sponsorship of any kind.