This position is based in our Abbott Park, IL location (3 days onsite/2 days remote, 100% remote option is not available).
 

The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for analyzing demand patterns, assessing forecast trends, interpreting and actioning key performance indicators, and adjusting statistical forecasting model parameters to generate a rolling 28 months forecast. The Senior Demand Planner monitors forecast error and bias and ensures that statistical forecasting models are updated in a timely manner based on the aligned strategy between commercial, finance, and operations teams. The Senior Demand Planner supports the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and is responsible for understanding and communicating how different statistical forecast models and model parameters affect demand variability.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze demand, assess forecast trends, and evaluate forecast error and bias at the Demand Forecasting Unit (DFU) level, leveraging historical data and performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide robust statistical forecasting models and supply chain demand recommendations to affiliate finance teams, ensuring actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Support the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by aligning forecast inputs, facilitating planning cycles, and contributing to integrated business objectives.
• Develop and document drivers for any Demand Forecasting Unit exceeding established targets, maintaining clear records and transparency on forecast variances.
• Collaborate with Finance, Marketing, Supply Chain Brand Teams, and Operations to ensure forecasts are aligned with market trends and approved product strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across S&OP, Demand Management, and Statistical Forecasting processes, benchmarking methodologies and facilitating process enhancements.
• Support product lifecycle management by adapting forecasting approaches for product launches and discontinuations, integrating lifecycle intelligence into future projections.
• Participate in demand review meetings and maintain thorough documentation of forecast changes to ensure traceability, accountability, and a culture of ownership.