Job Description: At Merrick, we don't just make pet food. We make the Best Food Ever. Founded in 1988, Texas-based Merrick PetCare is a leader in natural and organic pet food. We believe that our people are the source of our competitive advantage, and as we invest in our people, we invest in our shared future. When you join Merrick PetCare at Purina, you are not only joining a leader in natural and organic pet food, you are joining a tight knit community focused on creating the most nutritious and wholesome food for pets. We have an outstanding partnership with our customers’ merchandisers and inventory managers as we work hand-in-hand every step of the way, so orders are placed, filled, and shipped on time and within budget. Best of all is that we’re equally as coordinated with our internal partners – the Sales, Finance, and Operations groups – so the process from source to bowl continues to be better than ever! The Demand Planning Analyst will work closely with the sales and marketing team to gather data, analyze and interpret as well as recommend improvements to forecasting. You will be responsible for forecasting product demand for purchasing and manufacturing within Merrick at Purina. Job Responsibilities: Continuously improve Demand Planning forecast accuracy and bias Interface and collaborate with sales team, customer facing team and marketing to compile and gather data for accurate forecasting Regularly review forecasts and recalibrate forecast models as required, monitor forecast quality measures and initiate corrective actions as necessary Evaluate input data quality (i.e. sales estimates, promotion plans, product data) and respond to Demand Planning forecast inquiries in a timely manner Investigate significant forecast deviations from actual shipments and communicate to Supply Chain Provide baselines to account teams and gain alignment; provide training and education on planning processes and analyze forecasts for patterns, trends, and improvement areas, collaborate with account teams on forecast estimates, and present and interpret forecast information to leadership team Produce and improve upon key performance indicators Qualification & Experience: 1+ years’ experience in a demand planning, supply chain, business analytics or related role Job Details: Company: Nestlé Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: St. Louis, MO, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here getyourvacancy.com
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