Strategic Demand Planner: Forecasting & Supply Alignment

CO4300 Griffith Foods, S.A. DE C.V; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Griffith Foods in Monterrey invites a Demand Planning Specialist to own the forecasting process in Blue Yonder and align with Sales to ensure accurate, current forecasts for supply and inventory decisions.

The role leads monthly reviews, tracks forecast adherence, and reports KPIs. Requires ERP/Demand Planning experience, APICS desirability, strong Excel, and fluent English for a global client base.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related discipline.
• 3 years of experience in demand planning or similar supply chain role, ERP and demand planning software experience; Blue Yonder preferred.
• APICS certification is highly desirable.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, quantitative analysis, and data interpretation skills are required.
• Strong and fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the demand forecasting process in Blue Yonder, ensuring forecast data is accurate and aligned with business requirements.
• Lead monthly demand review meetings with Sales to evaluate historical demand, include market and customer insights, and agree on forecast adjustments.
• Monitor forecast adherence with weekly follow-up with sales representatives and drive timely corrective actions.
• Prepare and report monthly forecast accuracy KPIs, investigate significant variances, and communicate insights to stakeholders.
• Identify and communicate changes or disruptions in demand to Planning and Procurement to support timely supply, production, and inventory decisions.
• Evaluate and recommend item classification changes between Make-to-Order (MTO) and Make-to-Stock (MTS).

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Data analysis

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Blue Yonder

ERP systems

Job description

Griffith Foods in Monterrey invites a Demand Planning Specialist to own the forecasting process in Blue Yonder and align with Sales to ensure accurate, current forecasts for supply and inventory decisions.

The role leads monthly reviews, tracks forecast adherence, and reports KPIs. Requires ERP/Demand Planning experience, APICS desirability, strong Excel, and fluent English for a global client base.