Sr. Specialist, Demand Planning | Primient
About the RoleThe Sr. Specialist, Demand Planning sits within Supply Chain Planning and refines future product needs into a unified 15-month forecast by synthesizing inputs from sales teams and customers. This role goes beyond forecast execution - it owns demand signal quality, statistical model design, and the continuous improvement of the tools and processes that drive the consensus plan. Operating across multiple business units with a complex mix of MTS, MTO, and spot demand patterns, creates a plan that is shared with Supply Chain Planning for operational feasibility and with Finance for budgeting and revenue projections.
Key responsibilities: Sr. Specialist, Demand Planning- Demand Pattern Segmentation & Statistical Modeling: Lead SKU segmentation across MTS Baseline, Spot, and MTO demand patterns before applying any statistical methodology. Build and maintain multi-variable forecasts to analyze market trends and demand drivers, assessing their potential impact on product needs. Adjust the forecasts accordingly to reflect these insights.
- Consensus Forecast Leadership: Own and facilitate the S&OP Demand Review across all business units. Challenge and reconcile bottom-up and top-down commercial inputs, maintain a quantified upside/downside risk register in volume and revenue terms, and present demand assumptions and scenario analysis directly to senior leadership.
- Forecast Deviation Analysis & RCCA: Lead structured Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) reviews on forecast threshold misses, distinguishing model error, process error, and execution error in all reporting. Set and track quarterly continuous improvement targets for accuracy, bias reduction, and planning cycle efficiency.
- Forecast Accuracy & KPI Ownership: Own MAPE, wMAPE, and directional bias KPIs by SKU, business unit, product format, and planning horizon. Design and maintain the KPI reporting framework - not just the numbers - ensuring the organization measures planning quality correctly and acts on the right signals.
- Continuous Improvement & Tool Development: Continuously evaluate and improve demand planning processes, methodologies, and supporting tools. Design and build practical planning tools for cross-functional use. Leverage AI and automation selectively to accelerate tool development and improve analytical output quality.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Translate planning methodology into business language to align sales, finance, and operations without direct authority. Lead the demand planning workstream for new business onboarding, acquisitions, and product launches.
About YouKnowledge- Advanced statistical forecasting methods
- S&OP process design, facilitation, and continuous improvement
- Demand segmentation methodology across MTS, MTO, lumpy, and campaign pattern types
- ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced planning systems (Arkieva or equivalent)
- Microsoft Applications - advanced Excel (Power Query, dynamic arrays), PowerBI
Skills- Advanced data analysis and statistical modeling
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Structured problem-solving and root cause analysis (RCCA)
- Critical thinking; challenges assumptions with data
- Planning tool design and development, including familiarity with AI/automation tools
Mindsets- Continuous Improvement orientation
- Systems thinker - sees demand, supply, and inventory as interconnected
- Data-driven and analytically rigorous
- Collaborative and influential without direct authority
- Composed and credible under pressure in executive settings
Required and Preferred Education/Certification- Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Operations, Mathematics, Statistics, Analytics, Engineering, or Business (required)
- Certificates in APICS CSCP/CPIM, Six Sigma or Lean Management (preferred)
Required and Preferred Work Experience- 5+ years of progressive supply chain and demand planning experience (required)
- Demonstrated ability working with large data sets with Excel, Access, etc. (required)
- Experience in ERP systems, such as SAP (required)
- Experience in continuous flow or process manufacturing environment (preferred)
- Demonstrated history of continuous improvement and planning tool development (preferred)
Total RewardsThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $85,528.00 - $106,910.00 and is bonus eligible.
Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.
We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- Competitive Pay
- Multiple Healthcare plan choices
- Dental and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans
- Paid holidays & vacation
- Floating days off
- Parental leave for new parents
- Employee resource groups
- Learning & development programs
- Fun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future
Career Path & CulturePrimient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.
Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.
