Hybrid Demand Planner — Strategic Forecasting & S&OE

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Lindt & Sprüngli in Stratham, NH is seeking a skilled demand forecasting professional to create and maintain item-level forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and market trends. You will collaborate with sales, brand and finance to maximize product availability and support growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, cross-functional communication, and alignment with supply chain planning.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques (time series, regression, ML).
• Bachelor's degree required; APICS/IBF preferred.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain forecasting models using historical data, seasonality and market trends.
• Generate baseline forecasts and provide recommendations to sales with analysis.
• Coordinate with supply chain and finance on forecast updates and risk flags.
• Lead S&EO meetings and communicate forecast assumptions and changes.
• Support new item introductions with forecast, volume and timing suggestions.

Skills

Statistical forecasting

Excel

BI tools

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

APICS/IBF certification preferred

Tools

Cognos

BI software

Job description

Lindt & Sprüngli in Stratham, NH is seeking a skilled demand forecasting professional to create and maintain item-level forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and market trends. You will collaborate with sales, brand and finance to maximize product availability and support growth initiatives.

The role emphasizes advanced analytics, cross-functional communication, and alignment with supply chain planning.