Strategic Demand Planner: Forecasting & Analytics

Nestle SA; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 74,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé USA in Solon, OH is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned product categories. You will use historical data, market trends, and stakeholder insights to drive accurate base forecasts at Item/DC/Week levels.

Collaborate with DP & DSP Managers and cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to improve forecast accuracy, communicate risks, and support inventory optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret data, market trends, and customer insights.
• Proficiency in statistical forecasting methods, demand planning software, and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, time-management, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned product categories using historical data and drivers.
• Analyze factors impacting demand including category trends, promotions, seasonality, and distribution channels.
• Use statistical models with the forecasting team to enrich forecasts and generate base demand at Item/DC/Week.
• Collaborate with DP & DSP Managers and cross-functional teams to gather data and insights to improve forecast accuracy.
• Communicate forecast changes, risks, opportunities, and insights to guide supply chain decisions.
• Monitor market trends and customer behavior to adjust forecasts accordingly.
• Lead regular forecast reviews and incorporate inputs into forecasts.
• Support Inventory optimization with SC and Production teams.
• Be aware of capacity and distribution constraints and their impact on demand.
• Provide regular reporting on forecast accuracy and KPIs.
• Continuously improve planning processes and methodologies.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Advanced Analytics

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Statistical Forecasting

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Stakeholder Communication & Influence

Independent Decision-Making & Escal.

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Demand planning software

Job description

Nestlé USA in Solon, OH is seeking a Demand Planning Specialist to develop and maintain demand forecasts for assigned product categories. You will use historical data, market trends, and stakeholder insights to drive accurate base forecasts at Item/DC/Week levels.

Collaborate with DP & DSP Managers and cross-functional teams across Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing to improve forecast accuracy, communicate risks, and support inventory optimization.