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The Product Planning Spec – Supply & Demand Analyst role is responsible for managing and optimizing demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and backorder mitigation to support the ACM Operating Unit’s (OU) operational and commercial objectives, acting as the conduit between the Planning, Marketing and Sales teams. This role ensures that the forecasting process is aligned and transparent between the teams involved. They will also be responsible for creating demand trends, monitoring supply constraints, and aligning with cross-functional stakeholders as necessary.
Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.
The Supply & Demand Analytics Specialist will play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence by providing data-driven insights and enabling visibility of supply-demand alignment. This role will work closely with the Sales, Marketing, Local Planning and logistics, and Global ACM Operation teams to ensure accurate forecasting, effective inventory planning, and timely fulfillment of commercial needs.
One of the key responsibilities of this role is to support the business in anticipating supply gaps that will trigger mitigation plans, and ensuring end-to-end alignment between the parties involved. They will also act as a central point of contact for demand and supply-related escalations and support the Marketing team by enabling informed decision-making through timely and accurate analytics.
A strong indicator of success for this role is the ability to ensure consistent execution of operational practices that deliver measurable value to the Sales and Marketing teams.
Required Knowledge and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field required.
· Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience in Supply Planning, Demand Forecasting, Inventory Management, Reporting, and working within SAP environments.
Proven expertise in Supply and Back Order Management, Demand Forecasting, and Data Analytics, acquired through hands-on experience and/or advanced education.
Strong knowledge of SAP, with exposure to multiple modules and integration points across supply chain functions.
Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to troubleshoot issues and drive timely resolutions.
Proficient in data reporting and visualisation; capable of independently conducting process mapping, preparing PowerPoint presentations, and documenting workflows. Working knowledge of Power BI is a plus.
Confident communicator, comfortable presenting to mid sized audiences and skilled at conveying complex information in a clear, persuasive manner.
Thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within set timelines.
Proactive and solutions-oriented, with a “can-do” attitude and strong bias for action.
Capable of working independently and creatively to identify, research, and implement effective solutions.
Demonstrates initiative, innovation, and adaptability in addressing challenges and driving continuous improvement.
Highly self-motivated, results-driven, and maintains a positive, professional approach to work.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
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