Demand Planner
Amcor
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Amcor is seeking a Demand Planner I to support the development of the US demand forecast, aligning sales with supply chain readiness and resources.
You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Operations to analyze trends, manage forecasts, and drive improvements using planning tools, delivering accurate forecasts and contributing to service excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or related field; 1–3 years of relevant experience, or 5–7 total with equivalent.
- Experience in Supply Chain areas such as Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Demand Planning.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience preferred; Lean Six Sigma preferred.
Responsibilities
- Uses data insights to improve sales forecast accuracy.
- Leads development of the demand forecast for consensus planning process.
- Collaborates with Sales, Marketing and Operations on market trends and demand drivers; recommends action.
- Analyzes past and future demand trends and adjusts forecast accordingly.
- Uses demand planning systems to create an effective statistical forecast.
- Analyzes forecast details and communicates risks and opportunities to stakeholders.
- Provides reporting on forecast accuracy and drives continuous improvements.
- Delivers accurate and timely demand forecast for assigned area.
- Develops a consensus plan with other functional teams.
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At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
The primary role of the Demand Planner I is to support the development of the demand (sales) forecast that rolls-up to an overall sales forecast for AFNA. This position is a key driver in creating and managing the true customer demand which provides alignment for Supply Chain and AFNA resources. This individual reports to Sr Supply Chain Manager by Business Unit. The Demand Planner level I has the basic knowledge and abilities to perform the below responsibilities and requires Management support to handle low to medium issues.
WHAT YOU GET TO DO
- Uses data insights to improve sales forecast accuracy
- Leads the development of the demand forecast to be used in consensus planning process
- Demonstrates expertise in a variety of Supply Chain functions
- Makes necessary changes to the demand forecast within established parameters
- Collaborates with Sales, Marketing and Operations to assess the potential impact of market trends and demand drivers; recommends action based on expected impact to the business
- Collects and analyzes past and future demand trends and is the decision maker for changing the forecast accordingly
- Uses demand planning systems to create an effective statistical forecast
- Analyzes and communicates forecast details for assigned area, including risks, confidence and opportunities to stakeholders
- Provides reporting on forecast accuracy and drives continuous improvements
- Provides accurate and timely demand forecast for assigned area
- Collaborates with other functional teams to develop a consensus plan
- Metrics on forecast accuracy
- Recommendations on forecast changes, business process improvements and operational improvements
- Deliver Service Excellence
WHAT WE VALUE
- Results Orientation - Low
- Strategic Orientation - Low
- Collaboration & Influencing - Moderate
- Continuous Improvement Mindset - Low
- Customer Focus - Moderate
- Business Acumen - Low
- Decision Making & Analysis - Low
- Compelling Communication - Moderate
WHAT WE WANT FROM YOU
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management or a related field and 1-3 years of relevant experience OR Equivalent combination of education & relevant experience totaling 5-7 years
- Experience working in Supply Chain, preferably with experience in some or all of these areas: Customer Service, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Demand Planning
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong mathematical/analytical skill set
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- ERP systems experience preferred
- WCOM knowledge and/or Lean Six Sigma Certification preferred
We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:
- Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
- Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
- Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
- The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
- Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
- Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
- Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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