Supply Chain Analyst (Demand Planning)

Position: Supply Chain Analyst (Demand Planning) Openings: 01 Working Hours: US Eastern Time Zone (5pm PKT till 2am PKT) Excellent English Communication Skills are the MUST Job Responsibilities: Perform the role of a Demand Planning (DP) Analyst, assisting in all DP duties including estimating future product demand, promotional uplifts, analyzing inventory flow and developing forecast models Plan, schedule, monitor and own assigned CPFR (collaborative, planning, forecasting and replenishment) activities for key accounts Design, provide analysis and communication with internal and external stakeholders on KPIs and initiate appropriate corrective action Develop deep understanding of customer, product mix and promotional trend performance Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to key stakeholders Conduct weekly forecast maintenance Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner Identify and generate reporting to manage various unique forecasts and identify exceptions Proactively root cause forecast errors and adjust models accordingly Prepare forecast and present findings in S&OE setting Work with large data sets and follow established processes for both importing and exporting data into systems Train new analysts on system and processes as needed Work collaboratively in cross functional environment to develop and test forecasting tools Review generated forecast output and provide input on how to adjust model settings Ability to work in both group and autonomous settings Develop and document SOPs Qualifications Needed: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields A minimum of 5 years' experience in a demand planning/forecasting role Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures Collaborative problem-solver Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Must be proficient in customer language requirements in both written and oral form Must be willing to work customer required business hours Ability and desire to quickly learn new software and concepts Strong user of Excel with core understanding of Microsoft Office 365 systems Python, SQL, etc. experience a plus Experience using forecasting software Experience working with different industries