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 …