Demand Planning Automation Analyst

As a highly analytical Demand Planning Automation Analyst, you will leverage your expertise in demand planning, supply chain management, and statistical forecasting to enhance forecasting accuracy and automate processes. You will be proficient in utilizing advanced tools like R, VBA, Microsoft Power BI, and other Microsoft Office applications. Your collaborative skills will be essential as you work with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to drive improvements in demand planning strategies and achieve operational excellence. Your key qualifications will include functional expertise in demand and supply planning, where you will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of processes influencing demand forecasting and supply chain dynamics. You will also be familiar with industry best practices and methodologies relevant to demand planning and inventory management. In terms of technical proficiency, you will have hands-on experience with tools such as R for statistical analysis, VBA for automating tasks in Excel, and Microsoft Power BI for data visualization and reporting. Your ability to use Microsoft Office applications for data analysis, report generation, and stakeholder presentations will be crucial for the role. You will showcase your skills in statistical forecasting by generating monthly forecasts tailored to align with market demands and business objectives. Your familiarity with tools like Kinaxis RapidResponse will enhance planning accuracy and efficiency. Collaboration with stakeholders will be a key aspect of your role, as you work with regional and global teams to refine forecasting techniques and approaches for improved accuracy. Your experience in collaborating with local and regional planning, marketing, trade, and finance teams will be essential for estimating promotional volumes and enhancing demand planning processes. Your active participation in monthly planning forums will involve aligning with planning teams, discussing production plans, and managing exceptions effectively. By coordinating efforts with demand planners, you will aim to reduce forecasting bias and foster a culture of continuous optimization in demand planning processes. You will regularly review forecast accuracy and relevant metrics to identify improvement opportunities and implement strategies for enhancing forecasting reliability. Collaborating with country teams on inventory management will involve optimizing Reorder Point (ROP) and Safety Stock (SS) levels while controlling inventories of discontinued products. Your technical skills will encompass tools and technologies like R, VBA, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Office. You will also be adept at statistical techniques such as time series analysis, regression analysis, and demand forecasting methodologies. Familiarity or experience with supply chain systems like Kinaxis RapidResponse will be preferred, along with the ability to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data for informed decision-making.,