Demand Planning Master Data Management :

- Create, maintain, and cleanse CVCs (Characteristic Value Combinations).

- Maintain Demand Planning IDs and related planning master data.

- Support EDI mapping activities.

- Validate demand planning drivers and planning assumptions.

Product Lifecycle & Change Management :

- Support PIPO (Phase-In/Phase-Out) activities and NPI (New Product Introduction).

- Execute commercial and forecast realignments.

Demand Analytics & Performance Monitoring :

- Perform outlier analysis and investigate forecast exceptions.

- Review ASP (Average Selling Price) changes and demand impacts.

Operational Planning Support :

- Execute post-dated order reviews and exception checks.

- Support weekly and monthly demand review processes.

- Support additional forecasting and demand review activities required by local business teams.

- Respond to ad hoc business requests and planning analyses.

Required Qualifications :

Experience :

- Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in Demand Planning.

- Strong understanding of the operational demand planning cycle.

- Experience working within manufacturing, industrial, healthcare, technology, consumer goods, or related industries.

- Experience supporting complex product portfolios.

System Knowledge :

- Hands-on experience with SAP APO-DP (mandatory).

- Experience with demand forecasting tools and planning systems (preferably Kinaxis).

- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Forecast Planning & Maintenance :

- Manage product portfolios primarily driven by statistical forecasting.

- Upload and maintain demand forecasts.

- Execute forecast adjustments and realignments.

- Support forecasting activities related to already open sales orders (FDO process).

- Maintain forecast change percentages and statistical forecast parameters.

- Compare statistical forecasts with machine learning forecasts and aggregated demand signals when required.