Develop and maintain accurate short-, mid-, and long-term raw material demand forecasts aligned with finished goods demand plans and production schedules
Translate product demand forecasts into material-level requirements to support procurement and production planning
Monitor forecast performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy
Collaborate with Demand Planning, Production Planning, Procurement, Program Management and Finance teams to align material forecasts with business objectives
Lead initiatives to digitize and automate raw material forecasting processes, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets and repetitive tasks
Design and implement automated forecasting models, dashboards, and reporting tools using planning systems, analytics platforms, or scripting tools
Analyze large datasets to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within raw material demand and supply
Build and maintain automated reporting dashboards that provide visibility into forecast accuracy, material availability, and inventory risk
Standardize and optimize forecasting processes to improve scalability, transparency, and efficiency

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, or related field
5–8+ years of experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, or materials planning
Experience working with ERP and planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Pigment, Oracle, Anaplan, Blue Yonder, etc.)
Proven experience implementing automation, data analytics, or digital supply chain initiatives
Strong data analysis and modeling capabilities
Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, or similar analytics tools
Familiarity with MRP planning concepts and supply chain data structures

Benefits

Full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position
Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage: 15

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

forecastingdata analysisdata modelingautomationsupply chain planningmaterials planningreportingdashboard designExcelPython

Soft Skills

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Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain ManagementBachelor’s degree in OperationsBachelor’s degree in Industrial EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Business Analytics