Strategic Demand Planner & Forecasting Leader

Ardagh Group; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group is seeking a Demand Planner in Indianapolis to create, maintain, and analyze statistical forecasts, aiming to improve accuracy, reduce bias, and optimize service and costs. This role collaborates across commercial and production planning to reach consensus and drive forecasting excellence.

Responsibilities include leading IBP/S&OP/S&OE processes, developing multi-year baseline plans, and guiding commercial partners. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of strategic experience in a leading commercial or demand planning role.
• Demonstrated ability to perform and lead in a cross-functional team environment.
• Effective analytical skills with proven ability to identify and solve problems.
• Knowledge of forecasting approaches, measurement systems, and risk evaluation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Support IBP, S&OP, and S&OE processes.
• Create monthly statistical baseline demand plan: 0–36 months, up to five years.
• Understand changes, insights, and assumptions in the demand plan.
• Perform gap-closing measures in the plan considering volume.
• Engage with account manager and customer account coordinator on commercial developments.
• Capture key insights and trends from all segments/markets monthly.
• Agree on variation from baseline demand to maximize forecast accuracy.
• Ensure the demand plan represents the best view of future demand across the business.
• Drive transformation with the Demand Planning Manager to leverage technology.
• Analyze forecast vs baseline and reconcile to a consensus forecast.
• Facilitate forecast reviews with sales leadership.
• Guide Sales Teams on customer collaboration projects.
• Review and update long-term and short-term planning improvements.
• Hold accountability for short-term planning quality.

Skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Forecasting knowledge

Problem solving

Travel capability

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, supply chain management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Blue Yonder

Job description

Ardagh Group is seeking a Demand Planner in Indianapolis to create, maintain, and analyze statistical forecasts, aiming to improve accuracy, reduce bias, and optimize service and costs. This role collaborates across commercial and production planning to reach consensus and drive forecasting excellence.

Responsibilities include leading IBP/S&OP/S&OE processes, developing multi-year baseline plans, and guiding commercial partners. Travel up to 20% may be required.