Demand Planner

North America Papers Demand Planner

At Sylvamo, we're a team on a mission. Joining us, you'll be helping to sustain forests and renew ecosystems, while delivering on the promise of paper to educate, communicate and entertain the world. Come grow with us! Position Summary The NA Papers Demand Planner manages the demand planning processes, while involving key stakeholders, to generate accurate and timely forecasts, which drive the supply planning and replenishment functions of the S&OP process. This role will provide an opportunity for broad functional exposure in a value-creation driven business environment. Key Accountabilities Own and control the end-to-end demand planning process. Run and continually evaluate the statistical forecasting models to improve forecast accuracy. Research and correct sources of inaccuracy from any source and implement continuous process improvement. Provide expert knowledge in forecasting techniques; leverage sales (customer) and marketing knowledge, to improve the accuracy of the demand plan. Create and revise short- and medium-term demand forecasts directly impacting manufacturing, inventories, material acquisition and the distribution network. Develop long-term forecasts which can act as the basis for strategic and financial planning. Communicate, influence and negotiate with Sales, Marketing and key collaborative customers to maximize sales and minimize costs. Develop and assure adherence to the planning calendar and organize and conduct consensus meeting. Negotiate different forecasts from various sources to create a single demand plan for presentation to management in the consensus meeting. Facilitate monthly unconstrained consensus forecasting meeting. Distribute (unconstrained) consensus demand plan to supply planning and other key stakeholders. Maintain monthly records and reports for KPI's (forecast accuracy and bias). Key Challenges Need to work at a detail level and then rise above the detail to effectively communicate to process stakeholder's summary-level analysis. Must be able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Be able to influence and get work done through others in order to accomplish goals / tasks. Be able to quickly adapt to rapidly changing marketplace, business and organizational conditions. Scope This position provides support to both the S&OP team, and the larger NAP Supply Chain team to achieve their objectives : NA Papers Volume = 1.4MM tons 7,000 active SKU's; 5,400 Finished and 1,600 WIP $200MM in Distribution Cost $50MM in Packaging $200MM of Inventory Value Knowledge and Experience 3+ years of supply chain experience, preferably with experience in NAP supply chain Deliberate Improvement belted certification preferred Bachelor's degree Demonstrated strong analytical, communication, and project management. Supply chain / logistics theoretical knowledge and application Ability to take initiative, determine customer needs, and provide solutions Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks Proficiency with business reporting tools : SAP R3 / APO, Business Warehouse, Power BI Proficiency with Microsoft office suite (advanced MS Excel functionality, MS Access, MS Power Point) Competency Analytical Skills Business Acumen Action Oriented Priority Setting Time Management Written Communications Customer Focus Process Management Sylvamo partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Sylvamo is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off and paid holidays per year. The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. Sylvamo is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.