Demand Planning Analyst

PPG

Demand Planning Analyst optimizing inventory and customer service through accurate demand forecasting and collaboration with teams. Delivering insights, analyzing trends, and improving planning efficiency.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeOhio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help ensure a high-quality demand signal that creates customer service, optimized inventory, and informed strategic decision-making across the business
Deliver accurate, unbiased forecasts at the customer–item–location level while coaching partners to improve forecast quality, data integrity, and assumptions
Improve statistical forecasts using enterprise forecasting systems and analytical tools
Conduct detailed analysis of demand trends, seasonality, customer behaviors, promotions, and macroeconomic indicators to refine forecast accuracy
Maintain proper forecasting parameters and master data to ensure quality system outputs
Monitor forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, WMAPE, Bias, FVA) and perform root-cause analysis to understand variance drivers
Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management to incorporate market intelligence, customer insights, and planned business activities into the forecast
Facilitate regular demand discussions with partners to reconcile system-generated forecasts with human insights
Contribute to the evolution of the global IBP process by standardizing forecasting approaches, improving data structures, and enhancing of demand planning tools and analytics
Support the integration between volume and value forecasts to promote financially guided decision-making
Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve forecast accuracy, and increase planning efficiency through analytics, automation, or policy refinement
Serve as the "first line of insight" on demand issues (e.g., volume shifts, abnormal consumption, promotions, customer changes) and communicate proactively to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent discipline
3 years of direct demand planning experience
5-10 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, analytics, or related supply chain roles
APICS/ASCM certification commitment to certification required if not already held
Demonstrated experience with forecasting systems, ERP platforms, and analytical tools (e.g., SAP IBP, O9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, and Arkieva)
Interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate insights.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
Matching 401k + retirement savings
Paid Vacation
Holiday pay

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningforecastingdata analysisstatistical forecastingroot-cause analysisforecast accuracyanalyticsprocess improvementdata integritycustomer insights

Soft Skills

coachingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingstrategic decision-makingfacilitationinsight generationadaptabilitycritical thinkingstakeholder engagement

Certifications

APICS certificationASCM certification