Lead Demand Planner — Strategic Forecasting & Collaboration

Bridgestone Americas; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Demand Planner in Nashville to drive an accurate, actionable demand plan for the Consumer business. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Supply Planning to translate market insights into the demand plan and to challenge assumptions while driving continuous improvement across the team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, sharing best practices, developing planners, and strengthening planning capabilities to meet

Qualifications

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear business recommendations.
• Experience with advanced planning systems and forecasting tools.
• Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities.
• Understanding of statistical forecasting, forecast accuracy, bias, and Forecast Value Add.
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, and Supply Chain.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain assumptions, risks, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and enrichment of the demand forecast across assigned products and channels.
• Analyze statistical forecasts, historical performance, customer demand signals, promotions, product changes, and market trends to develop a well supported demand outlook.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and Forecast Value Add to identify opportunities to improve planning performance.
• Partner with Sales on sell in expectations, promotions, product launches, and changes in customer or channel demand, consistent with the current Demand Planning approach.
• Work closely with Supply Planning and other partners to identify demand and supply risks and communicate business implications.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Statistical forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Advanced planning systems

Forecasting tools

Job description

Bridgestone Americas is seeking a Lead Demand Planner in Nashville to drive an accurate, actionable demand plan for the Consumer business. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Supply Planning to translate market insights into the demand plan and to challenge assumptions while driving continuous improvement across the team.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, sharing best practices, developing planners, and strengthening planning capabilities to meet