Job Description
We are seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to partner with key stakeholders and deliver a best-in-class rolling demand plan. The successful candidate will champion our pet foods, working closely with sales account teams, supply planning, activity management, regional distributors, and portfolio management within Champion Petfoods.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead monthly demand consensus reviews with sales account managers to align baselines, promotional forecasts, and actual performance.
* Aggregate and manage the APAC regional demand plan through coordination with regional distributors.
* Review and update the opportunities, risks, and assumptions register regularly.
* Maintain the integrity and accuracy of system data to required standards.
* Improve forecast accuracy and address bias trends through root cause analysis within the assigned territory.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in supply/production scheduling/operations planning, demand planning & forecasting, or sales.
* Prior experience working with a vendor or retailer in a similar function or setting.
* Proficiency in using forecasting systems and tools.
* Demonstrated strong quantitative and analytical experience using Excel, Powerpoint, PowerBI, and other computer applications.
About Us:
At Champion Petfoods, we've been crafting trusted, award-winning ORIJEN and ACANA pet foods for over 40 years. We're committed to making the world a better place today and every day through our sustainable generation plan. As a company, we offer collaboration, leadership, and rewards for the role you play within Mars.