Business Analyst (Demand Planning)

Algo; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Algo is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to support forecasting, inventory management, and collaborative planning. You will develop models, analyze data, and communicate forecasts to stakeholders, while improving forecast accuracy and SOPs.

The role requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and forecasting software, and the ability to work across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Experience with AI-enabled improvements is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in demand planning or forecasting.
• Strong inventory management knowledge.
• Proficient in Excel and Office 365.
• Experience with forecasting software and AI-driven improvements.
• Excellent analytical and statistical skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Willing to work customer-required business hours.

Responsibilities

• Support demand planning and forecasting activities using historical data.
• Develop forecast models and assess promotional impacts.
• Plan CPFR activities for key accounts if assigned.
• Communicate forecasts and inventory estimations to stakeholders.
• Create and maintain forecast reports and KPIs.
• Root-cause forecast errors and adjust models accordingly.
• Maintain SOPs and train new analysts on systems and processes.
• Collaborate across functions to test forecasting tools.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Statistical knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

SQL

Forecasting software

Office 365

Job description

Job Summary

The Demand Planning Analyst is responsible for supporting demand planning and forecasting activities by analyzing historical and current data, estimating future product demand, assessing promotional impacts, monitoring inventory flow, and developing effective forecast models.

This role requires strong analytical, mathematical, and statistical skills, along with a solid understanding of demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, and customer/product trends. The role will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to communicate forecasts, identify exceptions, address demand-related issues, and improve forecast accuracy.

The primary responsibility of this role is to maintain accurate and reliable demand forecasts while supporting collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment activities and contributing to continuous improvements in demand planning processes.

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 CPFR (collaboration, planning, forecasting, and replenishment) activities for key accounts, if assigned.
• Design, provide analysis and communication with internal and external stakeholders on KPIs, and initiate appropriate corrective action.
• Develop a 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 tasks.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
• Identify and generate reports to manage various unique forecasts and identify exceptions.
• Proactively root-cause forecast errors and adjust models accordingly
• Prepare forecasts and present findings in the S&OE setting.
• Work with large data sets and follow established processes for both importing and exporting data into systems.
• Train new analysts on systems and processes as needed.
• Work collaboratively in a 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 3 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 a core understanding of Microsoft Office 365 systems.
• Python, SQL, etc. experience is a plus.
• Experience using forecasting software.
• Experience working with different industries.
• Strong knowledge base in using AI and deploying it to drive business improvements.

Job Type: Full-time