Demand Planner

*This position is located in our Punto Valle (San Pedro Garza Garcia) GBS office

About the role:

Barry Callebaut is a global organization poised for growth; a company that has embraced the vision to delight its customers while out-performing its competitors, a business that is committed to sustainability, has innovation in its DNA, is a leader in complex manufacturing and supply chain solutions and is focused on being a best-in-class employer. Barry Callebaut seeks diverse and passionate people who thrive in a dynamic environment, focused on continuous learning, living BC’s Values, and of course, loving chocolate.

The Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for processing sales forecast data and providing support to the Demand Planning Manager for completing the forecast analysis to be reviewed with sales team.  The role requires challenging and validating the sales inputs, statistical forecasts, and import management. As part of the demand planning cycle tasks, the demand planning analyst is the natural back up for the Demand Planner.

Must be proficient with statistical concepts, forecasting best practices, and familiar with sales, operations, and supply chain norms.  Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. A degree of creativity and latitude is required
 

Key responsibilities include:

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant information to create accurate demand forecasts
• Collaborate with commercial function to gain alignment on the forecast
• Ensure overall consistency or gaps understanding between forecasts, budgets and prior year actuals and managing the portfolio mix (top down and bottom-up expectations)
• Conduct root cause analysis for demand planning variances and implement corrective actions
• Analyze and troubleshoot demand-related issues in a timely and accurate manner 
• Ensure proper execution of demand planning processes  
• Drive towards continuous improvement and identify improvement projects within the demand planning scope
• Provide support in preparation for demand validation meeting for the overall sign-off with Sales VP
• Publish and present forecasts reports and KPI at different levels (BU, customer, by product family) 

About you:

• 2-3 years relevant work experience in a planning/forecasting role
• Forecast system knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• APICS certification a plus
• Proficient English written and verbal communications skills
• SAP BO Analyzer, Business Warehouse experience
• Advanced in Excel
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Great analytical skills and data processing

At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC - Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.

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