Hybrid Demand Planner: Forecasting & Analytics

McCormick & Company, Incorporated; Cockeysville (MD); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Flexible life-stage support

Job summary

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a Demand Planner for a Hybrid (50/50) role at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The role focuses on forecasting for a low-volume, low-complexity portfolio with accountability for <$500+ million in annual revenue, using statistical models and cross-functional collaboration.

You will own the baseline forecast within the IBP framework, support product lifecycle forecasting, and drive accuracy to meet cost, service, and working capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 2-4 years of planning experience with a strong understanding of demand planning processes.
• Experience in (statistical) forecasting and knowledge of Demand Planning systems and complex algorithms.
• Proficiency with SAP, ERP, MS Office and forecasting tools; Power BI/Power Automate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains historical baseline data and trends; selects best-fit statistical models for each SKU.
• Tracks demand KPIs (Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias) and implements corrective actions.
• Communicates downstream impacts of material plan changes (short-term).
• Performs Forecast Value-Add analysis and implementation.
• Troubleshoots large, complex system problems with IT/GBS and develops forecast scenarios.
• Supports IBP and S&OE processes (Pre-PCR, PCR and PSRs).

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

ECC

APO

IBP

Forecasting tools

Power BI

Power Automate

Job description

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a Demand Planner for a Hybrid (50/50) role at our Global Headquarters in Hunt Valley, Maryland. The role focuses on forecasting for a low-volume, low-complexity portfolio with accountability for <$500+ million in annual revenue, using statistical models and cross-functional collaboration.

You will own the baseline forecast within the IBP framework, support product lifecycle forecasting, and drive accuracy to meet cost, service, and working capital