Sr. Demand Planning Analyst

J.W. Speaker Corporation; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off, including vacations and

11 paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J.W. Speaker Corporation is seeking a Sr. Demand Planning Analyst to build and formalize our demand planning capabilities as we implement a new SIOP process.

The role develops statistical forecasts, integrates customer and sales inputs, and translates data into a comprehensive demand plan. You will work cross-functionally to improve forecast accuracy and establish scalable governance and tools. You will contribute to the evolution of demand planning by evaluating forecasting methods, analyzing

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience with SIOP/IBP is strongly preferred, especially in evolving environments.
• Proficiency with tools like advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or R.

Responsibilities

• Develop statistical demand forecasts at multiple levels (item, customer, product family).
• Evaluate and select forecasting methods (time series, trend, seasonality, exception-based).
• Analyze historical demand, order patterns, and forecast drives to improve accuracy and bias.
• Incorporate sales input and overrides to create a consensus demand plan.
• Partner with IT and Supply Chain teams to support forecasting tools and processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and forecasting efficiency.
• Monitor forecast performance using KPIs like MAPE, bias, and forecast accuracy.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

R

Job description

ABOUT THE POSITION:The Sr. Demand Planning Analyst will play a key role in building and formalizing our demand planning capabilities from the ground up as we implement a new Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process. This highly analytical, hands-on role will develop statistical forecasts, integrate customer and sales inputs, and help formalize how demand inputs are gathered, evaluated, and translated into a demand plan. Partnering cross-functionally, you'll improve forecast accuracy, increase transparency, and help define the processes, governance, and tools that will scale demand planning across the organization.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:You're a curious, data-driven yet creative problem solver with 4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics and a bachelor's degree in a related field. You understand forecasting models beyond theory and can apply them using tools like advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or R to turn complex data into actionable insights. You're comfortable working in ambiguity, pulling together inputs from multiple sources, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders with clear, practical recommendations. Experience with SIOP, S&OP, or IBP is strongly preferred, especially in evolving environments, and you bring a strong ownership mindset with a passion for building processes, improving forecast accuracy, and driving better business decisions.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

You willINNOVATEby:

• Developing, maintaining, and improving statistical demand forecasts at multiple levels (item, customer, product family).
• Evaluating and selecting forecasting methods (e.g., time series, trend, seasonality, exception-based forecasting).
• Analyzing historical demand, order patterns, and forecast drives to improve forecast accuracy and bias.
• Incorporating sales input and overrides in a structured, auditable manner to create a consensus demand plan.
• Partnering with IT and Supply Chain teams to support the implementation or enhancement of forecasting and planning tools.
• Identifying opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and forecasting efficiency.

You willEXPLOREby:

• Monitoring and reporting forecast performance using KPIs such as MAPE, bias, forecast accuracy, and forecast value add (FVA).
• Extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from ERP systems, customer forecasts, and external sources.
• Building and maintaining analytical models, reports, and dashboards to support demand planning and SIOP decisions.
• Comparing statistical forecasts to customer-provided forecasts and identify variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting the monthly SIOP cadence by preparing demand reviews, variance analyses, and scenario insights.

You willPERFORMby:

• Clearly communicating forecast assumptions, changes, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assisting in the design, documentation, and rollout of new demand planning and forecasting procedures.
• Helping define forecast ownership, data governance, planning horizons, and review cycles.
• Supporting the development of standard work, templates, and dashboards to enable scalable demand planning.

We offer competitive wages and the following great benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Profit-Sharing Plan
• Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships
• Development and Growth opportunities
• Casual work environment for all associates
• State-of-the-Art, temperature-controlled environment
• And many more!
  

ABOUT THE POSITION:The Sr. Demand Planning Analyst will play a key role in building and formalizing our demand planning capabilities from the ground up as we implement a new Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process. This highly analytical, hands-on role will develop statistical forecasts, integrate customer and sales inputs, and help formalize how demand inputs are gathered, evaluated, and translated into a demand plan. Partnering cross-functionally, you'll improve forecast accuracy, increase transparency, and help define the processes, governance, and tools that will scale demand planning across the organization.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE:You're a curious, data-driven yet creative problem solver with 4+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics and a bachelor's degree in a related field. You understand forecasting models beyond theory and can apply them using tools like advanced Excel, SQL, Python, or R to turn complex data into actionable insights. You're comfortable working in ambiguity, pulling together inputs from multiple sources, and influencing cross-functional stakeholders with clear, practical recommendations. Experience with SIOP, S&OP, or IBP is strongly preferred, especially in evolving environments, and you bring a strong ownership mindset with a passion for building processes, improving forecast accuracy, and driving better business decisions.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

You willINNOVATEby:

• Developing, maintaining, and improving statistical demand forecasts at multiple levels (item, customer, product family).
• Evaluating and selecting forecasting methods (e.g., time series, trend, seasonality, exception-based forecasting).
• Analyzing historical demand, order patterns, and forecast drives to improve forecast accuracy and bias.
• Incorporating sales input and overrides in a structured, auditable manner to create a consensus demand plan.
• Partnering with IT and Supply Chain teams to support the implementation or enhancement of forecasting and planning tools.
• Identifying opportunities to improve data quality, automation, and forecasting efficiency.

You willEXPLOREby:

• Monitoring and reporting forecast performance using KPIs such as MAPE, bias, forecast accuracy, and forecast value add (FVA).
• Extracting, transforming, and analyzing data from ERP systems, customer forecasts, and external sources.
• Building and maintaining analytical models, reports, and dashboards to support demand planning and SIOP decisions.
• Comparing statistical forecasts to customer-provided forecasts and identify variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting the monthly SIOP cadence by preparing demand reviews, variance analyses, and scenario insights.

You willPERFORMby:

• Clearly communicating forecast assumptions, changes, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Assisting in the design, documentation, and rollout of new demand planning and forecasting procedures.
• Helping define forecast ownership, data governance, planning horizons, and review cycles.
• Supporting the development of standard work, templates, and dashboards to enable scalable demand planning.

We offer competitive wages and the following great benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short term & Long-term disability insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Paid time off, including Vacation, Sick & Personal Time, and 11 paid Holidays
• Generous Profit-Sharing Plan
• Tuition reimbursement & Scholarships
• Development and Growth opportunities
• Casual work environment for all associates
• State-of-the-Art, temperature-controlled environment
• And many more!
  

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