Demand Planner│Corporate (Springdale, AR)

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, AR seeks a Demand Forecast Analyst to manage 27-month item-level forecasts in SAP IBP, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and drive S&OP reporting.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 1–3 years of relevant experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment; domestic travel 1–3 times per year may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Travel domestically 1–3 times per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage the rolling 27-month, item-level demand forecast for a designated business within SAP IBP.
• Review and maintain statistical algorithms within SAP IBP, adjusting historical patterns and future projections as needed.
• Maintain forecast accuracy results at the weekly item level and support related fill rate and distress metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand all impacts on the forecast, including promotions, seasonality, customer behavior, pricing, distribution, and other market factors.
• With manager support, facilitate monthly demand meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain partners.
• Execute daily analyses and reporting on demand performance, providing critical insights into business history, trends, and future assumptions.
• Reporting responsibilities may include: Generating a variety of demand planning reports and providing analysis for multiple S&OP meetings each month., Monitoring S&OP process adherence and identifying continuous improvement opportunities., Supporting monthly customer collaboration meetings., Generating timely ad hoc reports and analyses as needed., Supporting special projects and demand planning initiatives.
• Support cross-functional team members by providing data needed for regular collaboration calls with key customers to drive supply chain efficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Details: Position Summary

This position is responsible for a variety of activities, including demand forecast analytics, special project support, customer collaboration support, Sales & Operations Planning (SOP) reporting, and process adherence.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the rolling 27-month, item-level demand forecast for a designated business within SAP IBP.
• Review and maintain statistical algorithms within SAP IBP, adjusting historical patterns and future projections as needed.
• Maintain forecast accuracy results at the weekly item level and support related fill rate and distress metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand all impacts on the forecast, including promotions, seasonality, customer behavior, pricing, distribution, and other market factors.
• With manager support, facilitate monthly demand meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain partners.
• Execute daily analyses and reporting on demand performance, providing critical insights into business history, trends, and future assumptions.
• Reporting responsibilities may include:
  • Generating a variety of demand planning reports and providing analysis for multiple S&OP meetings each month.
  • Monitoring S&OP process adherence and identifying continuous improvement opportunities.
  • Supporting monthly customer collaboration meetings.
  • Generating timely ad hoc reports and analyses as needed.
  • Supporting special projects and demand planning initiatives.
• Support cross-functional team members by providing data needed for regular collaboration calls with key customers to drive supply chain efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) preferred.
• Experience 1 to 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Excellent analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Travel Ability to travel domestically 1 to 3 times per year.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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