Statistics Demand Planner

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Purpose of the Job

The demand planning function is a critical component of the supply chain team, focusing on our ability to predict and manage external demand. The primary responsibility of the Statistics Demand Planner is to enhance the accuracy and reliability of our statistical forecasts, thereby improving the overall demand planning process. Additionally, this role will be instrumental in increasing the overall usage of statistical forecasts within the organization. The Statistics Demand Planner will focus on the quantitative aspect of the demand planning function.

About the job (Job Responsibilities)

Demand Planning and Forecasting:

• Segment historical data to understand ability to statistically forecast and relative importance of SKUS.
• Prepare historical data for the usage of statistical forecasts (segment, review outliers, etc.).
• Develop, maintain, and improve statistical forecasting models within our demand planning tool to predict future demand accurately. Regularly evaluate statistical forecast pyramids and methods.

Collaboration and communication:

• Collaborate with Demand Planners and Demand Managers to integrate statistical forecasts into the overall demand planning process.
• Prepare recommendations for SKUs to rely on statistics for incorporation into the regional and global demand review.
• Provide regular reports and insights on statistical forecast accuracy and forecast value add at multiple lags on a monthly basis.

Performance Analysis and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and continuously improve statistical forecast accuracy and forecast value add.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the performance of statistical models, proposing improvements to enhance accuracy and reliability.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices and emerging trends in statistical forecasting and demand planning.

We believe you bring (Education & Experience)

• Bachelors or master’s degree in business, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in statistical forecasting, data analysis, and demand planning.
• Strong proficiency in statistical software and tools such as R, Python, SAS, or similar.
• Excellent analytical skills: demonstrable capability to analyze data (including mass cross-reference data validation, trending, and forecasting).
• Very good English communication skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP system), Business Warehouse (or equivalent data warehouse) or Arkieva (or equivalent advanced planning software) is preferred.
• Solid understanding of supply chain and business processes.
• Ability to prioritize and proactively complete projects with little direction.

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/

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