Strategic Demand Planner - IBP & Forecasting (Remote)

Agilent Technologies; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies is seeking a Demand Planner for the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process focused on the CMR/HDX channels. You will collaborate with an IBP data scientist to generate reliable forecasts and coordinate demand reviews to support sales, marketing, finance and operations.

Responsibilities include developing demand forecasts, analyzing historical trends, performing root cause analysis, coordinating reviews, and driving improvements in IBP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent.
• 8+ years relevant experience for entry to this level.
• Extensive knowledge in sales, marketing, or finance; forecasting or planning is a plus.
• Strong executive presence and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage with different levels of management.
• Self-motivated and capable of operating independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop Demand Forecasts : Utilize IBP data scientist modeling, market intelligence, and field sales input to create accurate demand forecasts.
• Coordinate Demand Reviews : Collaborate with sales and marketing stakeholders to conduct thorough demand reviews.
• Execute Demand Planning : Provide reliable forecasts to ensure effective demand planning.
• Analyze Historical Sales Trends : Review past sales trends, research demand drivers, and evaluate forecast results to inform future planning.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis : Investigate key metrics such as forecast accuracy, bias, and value add to identify underlying issues.
• Derive Consolidated Forecasts : Generate a comprehensive forecast of unconstrained demand.
• Evaluate IBP Deviations : Discuss and understand the impact of last month’s IBP deviations on the current month’s plan.
• Facilitate Best Practices : Proactively facilitate and re-engineer best practices, fostering consensus among functional experts.
• Drive Improvement Actions : Implement actions for improvement and develop a stakeholder communication plan.
• Monitor Forecast Consumption : Track forecast consumption and plan attainment to ensure alignment with goals.

Skills

Forecasting & Planning

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Agilent Technologies is seeking a Demand Planner for the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process focused on the CMR/HDX channels. You will collaborate with an IBP data scientist to generate reliable forecasts and coordinate demand reviews to support sales, marketing, finance and operations.

Responsibilities include developing demand forecasts, analyzing historical trends, performing root cause analysis, coordinating reviews, and driving improvements in IBP.