Global Demand Senior Planner

Job Description

We are seeking a highly analytical and dynamic Global Demand Senior Planner to lead demand forecasting and S&OP processes for global operations. This role is pivotal in providing end-to-end demand visibility, forecasting accuracy, and proactive capacity planning across regions and vendors.

The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams - including Sourcing, Planning, Logistics, Sales, and Program Management - to align supply and demand, identify potential bottlenecks, and ensure seamless business continuity.

This role is ideal for a professional with a strong background in forecasting, analytics, and cross-functional coordination, especially within fast-paced manufacturing or renewable energy environments.

Key Responsibilities :

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Own the end-to-end global demand forecasting process at the project level.

Provide weekly demand updates to vendors to secure capacity and manage production plans.

Analyze demand signals, identify risks, and propose mitigation plans to maintain supply stability.

S&OP and Stakeholder Management

Drive weekly Capacity vs. Demand review calls with key stakeholders (Sourcing, Program Management, Planning, etc.).

Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Engineering, Logistics, and Operations to ensure holistic demand visibility.

Present forecast and capacity insights to senior leadership through structured reports and dashboards.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

Refresh and maintain demand metrics and dashboards (Excel, Power BI, or Anaplan).

Track and improve forecast accuracy through data analytics and performance tracking.

Lead initiatives to enhance existing S&OP processes and implement new demand planning methodologies.

Innovation & Process Optimization

Develop creative approaches to measure, visualize, and communicate demand trends.

Drive improvement projects across global demand planning processes and tools.

Required Skills & Competencies :

Strong analytical, logical, and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, and Anaplan (preferred).

Experience in S&OP, demand forecasting, or supply planning in a global context.

Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic environments.

Exposure to renewable energy, manufacturing, or electronics sectors preferred.

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Skills Required

Power Bi, Anaplan, Excel