IT - Demand Planning Product Analyst

Danone; Mexico; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone Mexico is seeking a Demand Planning Product Analyst to bridge Demand Planning and IT, shaping data-driven solutions for forecasting and S&OP. The role emphasizes clear requirements, user stories, and backlog prioritization in a global, Agile setup.

Ideal candidates bring IT/data experience, strong Excel and SQL skills, and fluency in Spanish and English. Located in Mexico, the role involves cross-functional collaboration with multiple business units.

Qualifications

• Experience as Product Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar in IT/Data.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key link between Demand Planning and IT teams.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements and user stories.
• Support forecasting, demand review, and S&OP capabilities.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment with global teams.
• Analyze data to validate assumptions and assist testing.
• Contribute to end-to-end planning solutions and data quality.

Skills

Demand Planning

Excel

SQL basics

Stakeholder comms

Agile/Scrum

Data analysis

Tools

o9

SAP IBP

SAP APO

Kinaxis

Blue Yonder

Anaplan

Job description

About The Job Demand Planning Product Analyst

Do you enjoy turning data into insights that drive better business decisions?

Are you excited by working at the intersection of Demand Planning, data, and digital solutions in a global environment?

We are looking for a Demand Planning Product Analyst to help shape and evolve demand planning solutions that improve forecast quality, collaboration, and decision‑making across the business. Note that this role is reporting to IT teams.

About You What You’ll Do

• Act as a key link between Demand Planning, and IT teams.
• Translate business needs into clear functional requirements, user stories, and prioritized backlogs.
• Support and continuously improve forecasting, demand review, and S&OP capabilities.
• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, collaborating with global, cross‑functional teams.
• Analyze data to validate assumptions, support functional testing, and investigate issues.
• Contribute to end‑to‑end planning solutions, ensuring data quality and integration consistency.

What you bring

• Experience as a Product Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role in IT / Data environments.
• Solid understanding of Demand Planning concepts, planning cycles, and key demand KPIs.
• Experience working with advanced planning platforms such as o9 (preferred), SAP IBP, SAP APO, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, OMP, Anaplan, or similar.
• Strong analytical mindset with hands‑on skills in Excel (PivotTables, formulas, data reconciliation).
• Basic SQL knowledge to extract and validate data.
• Ability to communicate clearly with business stakeholders and turn insights into actionable solutions.
• Comfortable working with digital tools, functional testing, and AI‑enabled Office tools (e.g., Copilot)

MUST HAVE

• Experience as a Product Analyst, Business Analyst, or similar role within IT / Data. Ability to write clear and structured functional requirements and user stories. Basic understanding of ERP integrations and Master data concepts (Specifically SAP). Excel proficiency formulas, PivotTables, data cleanup (e.g., XLOOKUP/INDEX MATCH), and reconciling large datasets. SQL fundamentals ability to write basic SELECT queries with WHERE/ORDER BY/JOIN/GROUP BY to extract and validate data. Integration literacy understanding of interface concepts (messages, logs, retries, transports) across o9 MuleSoft SAP. Comfortable working with data analysis, functional testing, and issue investigation. Spanish fluency is required (role based in Mexico with daily interactions in Spanish). English fluency is mandatory (role supports US, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico). Structured, detail‑oriented, and proactive. Strong sense of ownership and accountability. Ability to work in a global and multicultural environment.

Desirable

• Good Understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies. Concrete experience in at least one Supply Chain Planning domain (e.g., demand planning, network planning, master planning, deployment, detailed scheduling, MRP). At ease with Office based AI tools (Copilot) A minimum of 3 years in planning technology roles (implementation/transformation); end‑to‑end delivery of at least one workstream (e.g., demand, supply, S&OP, production planning) 3+ years of experience with at least one advanced planning system, such as o9 (preferred), SAP APO, SAP IBP, Kinaxis RapidResponse, OMP, Blue Yonder (JDA), Anaplan, or similar. Ability to partner with business leaders to shape requirements and configure solutions to outcomes

It's a PLUS

• CPG/FMCG experience preferred. Understanding planning concepts, planning cycles, Key supply chain planning KPIs, and cross functional impacts. Experience with backlog management tools (e.g. Jira). Understanding of end‑to‑end integration in the planning ecosystem. Portuguese is a plus (due to Brazil scope).

Why join?

• Work on impactful, business‑critical demand planning solutions.
• Collaborate with global teams in a diverse, inclusive environment.
• Grow your career at the intersection of Supply Chain, Data, and Digital innovation.

About Us

At Danone Mexico, we work with a deep conviction the health of people and the health of the planet are interconnected. Guided by our global vision One Planet. One Health., we are building a healthier future through foods and beverages that are part of the daily lives of millions of families around the world.

In Mexico, with more 15,000 employees, 35 plants, and over 100 distribution centers, we are a diverse and highly committed community that drives iconic brands such as Danone, Activia, Oikos, Danonino, Bonafont, and Silk. Every person who joins Danone contributes a key piece to our continuous evolution and innovation.

At Danone, you will find an environment where you can grow with purpose and be your authentic self. We value what each individual brings, and it is this combination of experiences, talent, and perspectives that strengthens our culture and enables us to achieve extraordinary results. Here, you will have the freedom to propose, create, and lead ideas that generate real impact.

We support your development through continuous feedback, clear objectives, agile methodologies, and learning tools designed to accelerate your professional growth. We want you to move forward with confidence and follow a path that truly inspires you. Your well‑being is also a priority for us. That is why we offer flexible benefits, comprehensive physical, emotional, and financial well‑being programs, support platforms, exclusive discounts, and benefits above legal requirements that accompany you through every stage of your life.

We are proudly a B Corp–certified company, reflecting our commitment to responsible practices, thoughtful decisions, and a positive impact on people, communities, and the planet.

If you are looking for a place where you can contribute, grow, and be part of a purpose‑driven community, we invite you to explore our open positions and discover everything you can build at Danone. Your next great career step could start here.