Hybrid Senior Demand Planner - S&OP Forecast Expert

Veritiv; Norcross (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritiv in Norcross, GA is seeking a Senior S&OP Planner to manage the sales forecast for multi-location and national key accounts, collaborating with Commercial and Sales to implement forecasting methods and coordinate with Supply Planning on inventory and demand.

This hybrid role requires 10-15 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership across cross-functional teams to resolve supply and demand gaps within the S&OP process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning and S&OP Processes.
• Very strong statistical and analytical skills, able to manage complex data sets.
• Self-starter and collaborates across cross functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Generate weekly demand forecast, analyze forecast accuracy, recommend adjustments within Oracle EVO Demand Plan.
• Perform regular review of forecast parameters and make periodic adjustments.
• Work directly with customers and monitor the demand plan by measuring actual vs planned performance for assigned region, category, and customers.
• Manage new product introductions to optimize service levels.
• Develop regular cadence with Sales Leadership to conduct reviews and incorporate field level intelligence into the demand plan; monitor accuracy of input received.
• Conduct research using primary data sources and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends and provide regional market and Customer intelligence to Supply Chain Planning team.
• Work with Supply Planners and Supply Chain Analyst for inventory adjustments to achieve objectives (fill rate, DIOH, D&E, etc.).
• Coordinate regional rollout of marketing initiatives in collaboration with Sales Leaders, Supply Planners, and Category Management.
• Collaborate with Sales on selected Customer accounts to establish a Consensus Demand Planning process.
• Facilitate and collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify, resolve, and communicate supply and demand gaps to arrive at a consensus plan as part of the S&OP Process.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain planning

S&OP processes

Statistical analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle Fusion Cloud Replenishment Planning

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP systems

Job description

Veritiv in Norcross, GA is seeking a Senior S&OP Planner to manage the sales forecast for multi-location and national key accounts, collaborating with Commercial and Sales to implement forecasting methods and coordinate with Supply Planning on inventory and demand.

This hybrid role requires 10-15 years of related experience, strong analytical skills, and proven leadership across cross-functional teams to resolve supply and demand gaps within the S&OP process.