Hybrid Demand Planner: Analytics-Driven Forecasting

Lindt & Sprüngli USA; Stratham (NH); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli USA is seeking a skilled Demand Forecasting Analyst in Stratham, NH. The role focuses on building item-level forecasts from sales history, seasonality, and market trends, partnering with sales, brand and finance to maximize availability and minimize waste.

The position is hybrid (three days per week in the Stratham office). Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, strong forecasting skills, Excel and BI experience, and the ability to communicate insights to cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting techniques and analytics.
• Excellent Excel and BI tool proficiency.
• Ability to communicate findings and influence decisions.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain item-level forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and market trends.
• Collaborate with sales, brand and finance to align forecast with business plans.
• Lead S&OE meetings and communicate risks and opportunities.
• Support new item introductions and planogram alignments.
• Present forecasts and insights to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Statistical forecasting

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Data analysis

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS/IBF certification preferred

Tools

Cognos

Job description

Lindt & Sprüngli USA is seeking a skilled Demand Forecasting Analyst in Stratham, NH. The role focuses on building item-level forecasts from sales history, seasonality, and market trends, partnering with sales, brand and finance to maximize availability and minimize waste.

The position is hybrid (three days per week in the Stratham office). Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree, strong forecasting skills, Excel and BI experience, and the ability to communicate insights to cross-functional