Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field; Master's preferred.
5+ years in demand planning and forecasting within a manufacturing setting.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office tools like Excel and PowerPoint.
Experience with data analytics tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) and dashboard creation.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on inventory management principles.
Proven track record in leading cross-functional teams and managing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Familiarity with ERP systems and SQL for data management.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain demand forecasts aligned with strategic objectives.
Lead the Integrated Business Planning Demand Review for cross-functional alignment.
Incorporate market intelligence and sales trends into demand plans.
Monitor forecast performance and implement improvement actions.
Establish demand planning methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze and communicate key performance metrics for decision-making.
Provide executive insights and recommendations for financial forecasting.
Benefits
On-site work in Muscatine, IA to foster team collaboration.
Opportunity to lead a direct report and influence decision-making processes.
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration to drive business success.
Flexible travel expectations (10-20%) for site visits and team meetings.
Focus on professional development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Full Job Description
This position is designed and intended to be performed on-site in Muscatine, IA.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will have 1 direct report currently - Demand Planning Analyst
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and maintain statistically driven demand forecasts and consensus plans across a 3-36 month horizon aligned to business and strategic objectives.
Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Review, driving alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership.
Partner cross-functionally to incorporate market intelligence, promotions, customer insights, and sales trends into demand plans.
Monitor forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement actions to improve accuracy and reduce bias.
Establish and evolve demand planning governance, methodologies, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Analyze and communicate key metrics (forecast accuracy/bias, service levels, inventory turns, product/channel performance) to inform decisions.
Provide executive insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations to support budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range planning.
Collaborate with supply chain and operations partners to align production, inventory, new product launches, and strategic initiatives-including inventory optimization and growth opportunities.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Data Analytics/Data Science or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
5 or more years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or a related field in a manufacturing environment.
Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
Experience with data analytics and forecasting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or creating dashboards via Excel.
Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving capabilities, with a solid understanding of inventory management principles and a results-driven mindset.
Effective communication and collaboration with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with ERP systems and demand planning tools
Experience with SQL and relational data bases
IBP or S&OP experience is preferred but not required
