Demand Analyst

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Job Scope

The Demand Analyst is responsible for supporting the end-to-end monthly reporting for the Consensus Demand Planning process including reporting globally across multiple functions within the organization & external partners.  Using KPI metrics, statistical models, and market analysis, they will evaluate submitted forecasts and assess how proposed demand events may impact sales volume. 

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate submitted demand forecasts using statistical models and market analysis, assess the impact of proposed demand events on sales volume, inventory levels, identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks in demand forecasts.
• Develop reporting and key metrics for presentations and key analysis to support the development of a rolling 24-month baseline demand forecast using statistical analysis and cross functional inputs.
• Document and create scenario planning for future initiatives (New Product Introduction / NPI) and state of the business including opportunity/risk assumptions, Inventory Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) reserves, and cannibalization.
• Aid in the discussions at Consensus Meetings and the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Review.
• Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to support evaluation of Demand Plan performance, improvement efforts/problem solving and demand shaping initiatives.
• Create data visualizations and manage KPIs including eliminating Demand Plan bias, reduce error and smooth demand volatility while comparing forecast to financial budgets and explaining differences, develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track demand planning performance, present insights based on KPI analysis to stakeholders.
• Continuously improve demand planning processes, tools, and methodologies, implement best practices and innovative approaches to enhance forecast accuracy, collaborate with IT and other departments to optimize demand planning systems.
• Communicate key insights and demand planning updates to relevant stakeholders, work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to align on demand expectations, prepare and deliver presentations on demand analysis and forecast performance.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of demand planning data, maintain and update demand planning databases and systems, conduct regular data validation and reconciliation to support reliable forecasting.
• Analyze demand used for calculating inventory turns and proposes targeted promotions/discounting to reduce E&O reserves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply and Logistics or related field or a combination of education and experience.
• Experience in demand planning or a related analytical role and strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical modeling.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex problems and projects and collaborate on business intelligence and data solutions.
• APICS/ASCM/IBF certification or Operations/Industrial Management education/certification a plus.
• Proficiency with working with data from ERPs (SAP(IBP), Kinaxis, Logility, O9 or similar experience demand planning software preferred), Microsoft Office (proficient with Excel and PowerPoint), Forecast Models, and Inventory Strategies.
• Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, presentation, and time management skills including statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of financial and operational implications.

Target Compensation: $71,508.06 - $87,398.75

Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, 401k matching, + more.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.