Mission
Demand Planning Analyst’s role is to:
- Create and manage statistical forecasts and turn large volumes of data into accurate and commercial insights of new and existing products. This role combines deep technical expertise in forecasting models with business acumen to deliver accurate, data-driven (internal business intelligence, downstream data etc.) predictions.
- Constantly analyze / Sales baseline projections for MC Demand Planners to enrich with local demand drivers assumptions.
- Create simulations of various scenarios, assessing the potential impact of market changes, strategic decisions, or unforeseen events, in coordination with MC Demand Planners according to local strategies & objectives.
Key Accountabilities
Forecast Build – Baseline & Trends forecasting
- Create accurate baseline demand forecasts using statistical methods, external data from distribution partners, Nielsen and historical data, segment SKUs and apply rational forecasting strategies.
- Leverage advanced analytical and statistical methods to predict future trends collecting and analyzing large amounts of internal and external data.
- Validate and maintain time series forecasting models to predict demand trends.
- Conduct time series decomposition to isolate trend, seasonality and irregular components.
Data Quality & Maintenance
- Lead periodic data quality reviews to identify, validate and correct anomalies in historical and real-time datasets.
- Design and implement outlier detection frameworks using statistical and algorithmic methods.
- Collaborate with demand team to determine whether anomalies are business-driven events or data errors. Ensure transparency in all outlier handling by maintaining audit trails and data correction logs.
- Oversee and document forecasting strategies to maintain consistency across datasets.
Continuous Improvement & Forecasting Process Optimization
- Partner with IT and global process owners to enhance automation, reporting and dashboard capabilities.
Requirements
- Degree in Statistics, Data Science, Economics, or similar
- Demand Forecasting & Planning
- Data Analytics & Interpretation
- Statistical Modeling
- Supply Chain & Inventory Management
- Forecasting Tools & Technology
- Continuous Improvement
Leadership / Soft Capabilities
- Strategic thinking, collaboration, change management