Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Forecasting & Analytics

• Develop and maintain statistically driven baseline demand forecasts using historical sales trends, market intelligence, syndicated data, and customer demand signals.
• Apply advanced forecasting methodologies to generate accurate short, medium, and long-term demand projections.
• Analyse internal and external datasets to identify trends, demand patterns, seasonality, and business drivers.
• Support Demand Planners by providing analytical insights that help incorporate local market assumptions and commercial strategies into the forecast.

Scenario Planning & Demand Insights

• Build forecasting simulations and scenario analyses to assess the potential impact of market changes, business initiatives, pricing actions, or external disruptions.
• Provide actionable recommendations through predictive insights and data-driven forecasting models.
• Partner with commercial and supply chain stakeholders to evaluate risks, opportunities, and demand variability.
• Support decision-making by translating complex analysis into meaningful business insights.

Forecast Model Management

• Develop, validate, and continuously enhance statistical forecasting models across multiple product categories and markets.
• Conduct time-series analysis, trend identification, seasonality assessments, and demand pattern evaluations.
• Monitor forecast performance and implement adjustments to improve forecast accuracy and bias.
• Document forecasting assumptions, methodologies, and model performance metrics.

Data Quality & Governance

• Lead data quality reviews to identify inconsistencies, anomalies, and forecasting exceptions.
• Design and maintain data validation frameworks to improve forecast reliability and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to investigate outliers and determine whether deviations are driven by business events or data issues.
• Maintain transparency and governance through accurate documentation, audit trails, and forecasting records.

Continuous Improvement & Digital Enablement

• Identify opportunities to improve forecasting processes, methodologies, and planning capabilities.
• Partner with Technology, Data Analytics, and Global Process Teams to enhance forecasting automation and reporting solutions.
• Support the development of dashboards, KPIs, and analytical tools that improve forecasting visibility and decision-making.
• Drive best practices in demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and supply chain analytics.