Demand Planner

General Summary

Join Oterra as our North American Regional Demand Planner and play a critical role in optimizing our supply chain and ensuring customer satisfaction! We're searching for a strategic thinker who can translate complex data into clear, actionable demand plans.

You'll be the architect of our long-term demand forecast for our North American region, partner-ing closely with our sales team to challenge assumptions and build robust projections. This isn't just about numbers; it's about leading our S&OP demand review process and seamlessly integrat-ing executive-defined constraints to achieve optimal inventory levels and outstanding OTIF results.

Your expertise will be crucial in collaborating with diverse teams across regional sales and global supply chain. While you'll report to a global manager, you'll operate with significant autonomy, driving the North American demand planning strategy. If you're a skilled analyst with an unwaver-ing attention to detail and the ability to confidently defend and align plans using data-driven in-sights, this is your opportunity to directly influence our operational success and contribute to Oterra's continued growth in the North American market.

Principal Duties And Responsibilities 

• Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation.
• Review and articulate historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and prepare forecast data and monthly demand review.
• Understand when statistical models can be leveraged or human intervention required.
• Ability to develop new item forecasts.
• Interact with sales, supply chain, and new product development teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Utilize a collaborative approach to ensure current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
• Lead the monthly regional Sales and Operations Demand Planning (S&OP) process and attend other required S&OP meetings.
• Develop, maintain, and evaluate metrics, dashboards, reports, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure accuracy and optimal results
• Extract and integrate data from multiple sources using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP, and IBP.
• Utilize Business Intelligence tools for ad hoc analysis and reporting.
• Analyze data to provide detailed analysis supporting decision-making initiatives.
• Ability to capture assumptions used and articulate impacts on demand plan. 
• Research, implement, and drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes through collaboration with local SCM and GPO.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Demand Planning, Supply Chain OR equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
2. Professional experience as an Analyst in Sales, Business, or Operations analysis in manufacturing or distribution.
3. Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Office Suite, and SAP/IBP system software.
4. Strong skills in forecasting methodologies.
5. Ability todeliver presentations to stakeholders .
6. Strong understanding of Business Analytics and Reporting principles.
7. Strong analytical capability and demonstrated ability to collect date, research, and identify problems.
8. Strong logic skills with common sense approach and good judgment.
9. Ability to utilize data through chart/graphs in order to tell the story and align key stakeholders from lower levels to C suite
10. CPF certification preferred and CPIM Certification is a plus

Working Conditions

Working environment is generally favorable and in an office setting   Lighting, temperature and noise levels are adequate.  Generally sedentary work but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of work time.  On-call work may be required. Travel may be required up to 20% of working time.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, keyboard and occasionally lift up to 10 lbs.  Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans to support you and your family on your first day of employment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match – Plan for your future with company-supported retirement savings
• Paid Time Off – Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave –Maternity and Paternity Leave so you can focus on what matters most
• Employee Engagement – Join our Engagement Team for fun events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to connect with colleagues across the company