Demand Planner

Job Description

Global Demand Planner

Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. (SWM) is a multinational, diversified engineered materials company which conduct business and operates worldwide including : Brazil, China, France, Luxemburg, Poland, and the United States. We are proud to serve customers who make a world of difference in the markets they operate in, and the products they improve. Every day, our papers are used in a diverse range of applications and industries around the world.

Our employees share a passion for our products, customers, and the success of our organization. We generate the ideas, create the innovative solutions, manufacture the products, and deliver the services that have made SWM a global leader for decades. We are problem solvers, innovators, and manufacturing experts.

Job Summary

Reports to : Supply Chain Director

Employment Status : Exempt

The Global Demand Planner is responsible for leading the demand planning process across regions and business units to ensure accurate forecasts, optimize inventory, and align supply with market demand. This role collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to deliver a reliable demand signal that supports business objectives and customer satisfaction. The main responsibility for the Global Demand Planner is to develop and manage accurate global demand forecasts to support business objectives, collaborate with Sales, R&D, Finance and Supply Chain to align demand and supply.

Principal Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain the global demand forecast across multiple levels of aggregation (product, category, region, and customer), ensuring accuracy and transparency throughout the organization.
• Lead the monthly demand planning cycle, including forecast reviews, consensus meetings, and alignment with key stakeholders such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain.
• Analyze historical sales, market trends, promotional activities, and business intelligence to refine forecasts and anticipate shifts in demand.
• Balance and integrate stakeholder inputs to shape a consensus-based demand plan and recommend actions or trade-offs in response to supply constraints or changing business priorities.
• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and bias reduction through advanced planning tools, statistical models, and best practice process enhancements.
• Define and manage forecasting methodologies, metrics, and KPIs, ensuring consistency and ongoing process optimization.
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on demand trends, risks, and opportunities to support data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure alignment between the demand plan, financial objectives, and strategic business goals, supporting effective resource allocation and investment decisions.
• Serve as key user and subject matter expert for ERP and demand planning systems, supporting enhancements, testing, and system optimization.
• Prepare and deliver performance reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to track forecast accuracy, process efficiency, and overall planning effectiveness.

Required Education & Skills :

SWM International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SWM International prohibits Discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including same sex); pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability or handicap; marital status; citizenship status; veteran status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law