• Maintain and continuously improve statistical forecasting models; deliver a robust rolling demand plan across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons.
• Monitor and improve forecast KPIs (MAPE, Bias, FVA) through structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Perform advanced demand segmentation (ABC/XYZ), scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Translate demand scenarios into monetized outcomes with Finance (impact on revenue, margin, and working capital).

• Lead all key S&OP Review meetings with senior leaders; prepare executive-ready materials and drive consensus on the unconstrained demand signal.
• Ensure seamless handoff from Demand Review to Supply Review; escalate risks and trade-offs for decision-making.
• Act as the S&OP process owner for North American Deerland sites, ensuring governance, cadence, and data integrity.

• Partner with Sales/Commercial to capture reliable demand signals and manage key customer forecasts.
• Collaborate with Supply, Production, and Procurement to resolve supply-demand imbalances and mitigate risks.
• Understand production capabilities and constraints to ensure feasible plans and clear trade-off communication.

• Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy, master data quality, and S&OP maturity.
• Develop and standardize planning playbooks, KPIs, and governance models.
• Coach and mentor peers and stakeholders on demand planning best practices and S&OP principles.

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Operations, Business, or Engineering preferred.
• Experience: 5-10 years in supply chain or operations, with significant experience in demand planning and S&OP leadership.
• Proven ability to lead meetings with senior executives, influence decisions, and manage conflict constructively.
• Expertise in:
  • Statistical forecasting and advanced planning techniques.
  • End-to-end S&OP/S&OE processes and governance.
  • Data modeling, scenario planning, and financial impact analysis.
• Strong facilitation, communication, and storytelling skills for executive audiences.

• Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI/Tableau, SQL, and planning systems (SAP IBP, Kinaxis, OMP, etc.).
• Ability to simplify complex analytics into actionable insights and clear recommendations.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills under pressure.

• "We help each other thrive":
  • Provide support and training across business functions related to the Consensus Demand Planning process, including the link to the S&OP and S&OE processes
  • Demonstrate Customer focus (internal and external as needed)
• " We create the environment for diversity, equity and inclusion to strengthen us":
  • Demonstrate cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Ability to listen intently and make room for different points of view to influence decisions

• Forecast KPIs (MAPE, Bias, FVA) show sustained improvement.
• Demand Review meetings are strategic, decision-oriented, and trusted by senior leadership.
• S&OP process maturity improves with clear governance and accountability.
• Inventory health and service levels optimized through proactive demand-supply alignment.

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