416 Business Forecasting jobs in the United States

JOB TITLE: Demand Planning Manager

REPORTING TO: Director of Business Process Optimization

LOCATION : Remote to start; shift to hybrid model based in Austin, TX in 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a highly motivated, analytical, and accountable Demand Planning Manager to build and lead our forecasting process. As a key member of our Operations team, you will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, achieving cross-functional alignment on projected revenue, and communicating effectively to ensure optimal inventory levels that meet customer needs and support our ambitious growth plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a critical function within a fast-paced startup, make a significant impact on our success, and interface with every part of the business.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

●   Develop and implement robust demand planning processes and methodologies tailored to a startup environment, and continuously improve them

●   Generate accurate and timely demand forecasts (short-term and long-term) at various levels of aggregation, considering historical sales data, market trends, competitor landscape, seasonality, promotional activities, and new product introductions

●   Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to gather relevant insights and assumptions for forecasting

●   Lead regular demand review meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss forecast accuracy, identify risks and opportunities, and drive consensus

●   Develop and track KPIs related to forecast accuracy

●   Analyze forecast variances and identify root causes, implementing corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy

●   Work closely with the Operations team to ensure alignment between demand plans and supply plans, optimizing inventory levels and minimizing stockouts or excess inventory

●   Develop cross-functional inventory allocation process for constrained inventory scenarios

●   Contribute to the development and implementation of inventory management strategies, NPI processes, and post-launch analyses

●   Support the development of S&OP processes as the company continues to grow, including presenting in the monthly executive S&OP meeting

●   Act as the demand planning SME and tester in any software implementations

●   Put together AOP with Finance and Sales

●   Build reporting for consumption, sales performance, etc.

●   Ad hoc projects and analyses as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

●   Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, or a related field

●   Minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related analytical role, within the consumer goods industry. Combination of startup and corporate experience is highly valued.

●   Proficiency in statistical forecasting methods and demand planning techniques

●   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate it into actionable insights

●   Very organized and able to keep track of information communicated via various modes (emails, Slacks, meetings, secondhand, etc.)

●   Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence effectively across different teams and levels of the organization

●   Responsible and accountable, with ability to continuously follow up as needed

●   Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets (advanced formulas, pivot tables/charts, data analysis, macros, etc.)

●   Experience with demand planning software and/or ERP systems

●   Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and often ambiguous startup environment; flexibility to change directions as needed

●   Pluses:

o   Experience in other areas of supply chain

o   Software implementation experience

o   Excited by the idea of manually forecasting in Excel or Google Sheets

o   Passion for pets and an understanding of the pet food market

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PMP Demand Planning Consultant for a 6+ month project located in Dallas, TX

Title: PMP Demand Planning Consultant
Location: Hybrid - Dallas, TX
Duration: 6 months
Rate: Hourly Plus Expenses Reimbursed
Alignment: W2 or C2C

Description:

• Collaborate with Client and third-party vendors to define project scope for Demand Planning initiatives
• Develop detailed project charters for all Demand Planning Optimization efforts
• Manage the RIDAC log (Risks, Issues, Decisions, Actions, and Change Requests) in the ServiceNow platform
• Update project plans weekly in ServiceNow for BTO meeting reviews
• Coordinate and facilitate design sessions related to project deliverables
• Document meeting notes, including key points, action items, and risks, and maintain RIDAC entries accordingly
• Facilitate systems integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT)
• Lead recurring project team status calls
• Support the creation of status reports for Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Steering Committee meetings

Key Deliverables:

• Up-to-date Project Plans in ServiceNow and Microsoft Project
• Maintained RIDAC Log in ServiceNow
• Weekly Status Decks for internal reporting
• Monthly ELT/Steering Committee Status Decks
• Organized and current document repository

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of Project Management experience
• PMP certification required
• Strong understanding of Demand Forecasting and Supply Chain fundamentals
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams, and ServiceNow SPM

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23,000 employees operating in over 150 countries, Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the world's most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team, dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.
**PRIMARY DUTIES**
+ Lead the Demand Planning process for the assigned Market.
+ Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation and time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
+ Continuously analyze, report, and evaluate forecast error rates and develop root-cause action plans to reduce forecast errors and continuously improve the process.
+ Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
+ Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and product management assumptions.
+ Interact with sales, product management, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers such as end of month / year activities or other promotional or event-based activities.
+ Use and maintain the Demand software as the primary forecasting system tool.
+ Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
+ Closely coordinate and communicate demand signals with supply planning.
+ Partner with Product Management by leading the demand review meetings to develop and communicate a consensus forecast.
+ Generate and distribute reports to communicate forecast changes throughout the organization and how those changes might impact inventory or capacity.
+ Other duties as required.
**JOB FUNCTIONS**
+ Create statistical forecasts: Gather, analyze, and validate data; Execute statistical modeling software; Review resulting statistical forecast model; Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting; Summarize/aggregate statistical forecasts.
+ Review sales plans, financial budgets and estimates and other demand drivers: Present, solicit, and assess feedback on the various forecasts from Product Management, Sales, and Finance
+ Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with marketing sales, and finance personnel: Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion.
+ Provide input to volume planning (latest estimates / annual process): Facilitate monthly demand review meetings.
+ Maintain demand planning system and software: Enter and modify data to ensure a good statistical forecast. Evaluate and maintain outlier demand. Monitor trends in forecast error; Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence.
**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**
+ Bachelor's degree
+ 7 years of experience in Demand Planning, Product Management or Supply Chain, with significant experience in planning, statistics, or data analytics.
**PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS**
+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field
+ Advanced technical or business degree, MBA preferred
+ Demonstrated Continuous Improvement (CI) experience - Lean Six Sigma experience and/or Green Belt.
+ Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to drive decisions and build consensus among stakeholders.
+ High level proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel and Access to design and execute complex queries and reporting
+ Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge; Experience with Business Intelligence applications (examples: Alteryx, Tableau, Power BI).
+ Proficiency in Demand Planning Systems - Preferably Demand Works (Smoothie)
+ Experience working with a CRM tool preferred: experience with salesforce.com a plus
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills
The estimated salary range for this position is $85,000 to $95,000 plus bonus.   Starting pay is dependent on multiple factors, such as skills, experience and work location, and is not typically at the top of the range.  At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package, including Medical, Dental, Vision plans, 401(k) with company contribution, paid time off, paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.
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Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage, conservation, and re-use. Our products impact public utilities, industrial sectors, residential areas, and commercial buildings, with a commitment to providing smart metering, network technologies, and advanced analytics for water, electric, and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.
At Xylem, you'll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program, Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees' well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace, Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.
Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylem's transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation

Onsemi is seeking a **highly analytical, business-savvy, and detail-oriented** professional to join as a Staff Demand Planning Analyst. This role is pivotal in driving operational excellence through **data-driven planning, strategic forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration** . The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of the **automotive business** , **semiconductor supply chains** , and a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights.
We're looking for someone who is **sharp with numbers** , **strong in interpersonal communication** , and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
**onsemi** (Nasdaq: ON) is driving disruptive innovations to help build a better future. With a focus on automotive and industrial end-markets, the company is accelerating change in megatrends such as vehicle electrification and safety, sustainable energy grids, industrial automation, and 5G and cloud infrastructure. With a highly differentiated and innovative product portfolio, onsemi creates intelligent power and sensing technologies that solve the world's most complex challenges and leads the way in creating a safer, cleaner, and smarter world.
**More details about our company benefits can be found here:**
are committed to sourcing, attracting, and hiring high-performance innovators, while providing all candidates a positive recruitment experience that builds our brand as a great place to work.
**onsemi** is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited.
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**Working Location:** **PENNSYLVANIA, CENTER VALLEY**
**Workplace Flexibility:** **Hybrid**
**_For more than 100 years, Olympus has focused on making people's lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. _** **__**

Every day, we live by our philosophy, True to Life, by advancing medical technologies and elevating the standard of patient care so people everywhere can fulfill their desires, dreams, and lives.

Our five Core Values empower us to achieve Our Purpose:
**Patient Focus, Integrity, Innovation, Impact and Empathy.**
Learn more about Life at Olympus ( .
**Job Description**
This position plays a vital role in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process by delivering accurate product demand forecasts. By analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and other factors, they provide insights that guide procurement, production, and distribution decisions. This helps the organization meet customer demand efficiently while minimizing excess inventory and costs. The role also involves collaborating with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment and support optimized inventory, production, and financial planning.
**Job Duties**
+ Partner on the development and maintain accurate, data-driven demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales, market intelligence, promotional activities, and external factors.
+ Work closely with marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance teams to gather relevant inputs, validate assumptions, and ensure alignment on demand plans to support the global IBP process.
+ Facilitate monthly demand enrichment or consensus meetings with cross-functional teams, to update and finalize demand plans.
+ Track forecast accuracy metrics (e.g., MAPE, bias) and perform root cause analysis on forecast variances.
+ Facilitate monthly regional Demand Reviews with key stakeholders including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain.
+ Provide accurate regional demand inputs into the global Integrated Business Planning (IBP) cycle.
+ Translate demand forecasts into actionable data to support inventory planning, procurement, and manufacturing planning.
+ Leverage Excel and other analytical tools to manipulate large datasets, create dashboards, and deliver insights that support strategic decisions. Ensure accurate and timely input of demand data into forecasting and planning systems.
+ Develop demand plans for new product introductions, phase-outs, and promotions, ensuring timely communication and alignment across departments to manage transitions smoothly.
+ Identify opportunities to improve demand planning processes, tools, and methodologies. Drive adoption of best practices and innovations in forecasting techniques.
**Job Qualifications**
**Required:**
+ Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or a related field required.
+ Strong analytical, mediation, and problem resolution skills.
+ Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
+ Attention to detail.
+ Self-motivating.
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
+ Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset to Identify and implement process improvements.
+ Occasional business travel required (~10%)
+ Collaboration with colleagues from other regions globally (time zone differences may affect working hours as needed).
**Preferred:**
+ Occasional business travel required (~10%).
+ Collaboration with colleagues from other regions globally (time zone differences may affect working hours as needed).
+ Experience with demand planning software/tools and SAP ERP Systems is a plus.
**Why join Olympus?**
_We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture._
**Equitable Offerings you can count on:**
+ Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
+ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
+ 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
+ Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
+ Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
+ Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
+ 12 Paid Holidays
+ On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**
**Connected Culture you can embrace:**
+ Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
+ Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
+ Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
+ Employee Resource Groups
+ Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
+ Paid Educational Assistance
*US Only
**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA
**Are you ready to be a part of our team?**
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For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit .
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Purpose:
The Demand Planning Specialist is responsible for the procurement of all products that are included in UPMC's asset inventory. This position supports planning inventory levels for the right product (and product substitutions) and is responsible for ensuring that we have the right amount of product in stock and at the right time to meet the demand of our healthcare delivery model. The Demand Planning Specialist performs all inventory procurement activities, is responsible for resolving all procure to pay pricing and receiving exceptions, and will support the processes for product returns. This position will serve as a liaison between the procurement team, the central distribution center, and our materials management team at each UPMC facility. This position requires well-developed analytical skills and an ability to comprehend and utilize statistical methodologies in a detail oriented, fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
+ Responsible for developing and maintaining target inventory levels by item through the use of reorder points (ROP), min/max planning, order multiples, and economic order quantities (EOQ) to support business and demand forecasts
+ Responsible for completing additional projects as defined by management to support business objectives.
+ Work collaboratively with end users (supply chain and clinical) to proactively improve forecast accuracy and order fulfillment.
+ Responsible for the procurement of inventory purchase orders and the timely resolution of all associated match exceptions
+ Understand, embrace, and participate in major business objectives, company vision, and core values
+ Responsible for the maintenance and quality of purchase order composition, ensuring all data elements are correct, i.e. supplier item id, manufacturer item id, quantity, unit of measure (UOM), pricing, etc.
+ Participate in item conversions, new inventory additions, and recall management as required.
+ Timely processing and resolution of inventory receiving discrepancies including overages, shortages, and incorrect or damaged goods from the supplier.
+ Performs related responsibilities as required/assigned
+ One of the following is required:
+ Bachelor's degree
+ Associate degree and 2 yrs. previous supply chain experience
+ HS diploma and 4 yrs. previous supply chain experience
+ Experience with Oracle and Microsoft Office or an equivalent ERP system is required.
+ Healthcare Purchasing experience is preferred.
+ Must demonstrate strong organization and communication skills, ability to provide exceptional customer service and work well as a member of a team in a fast paced environment.
+ Ability to work well independently.
+ Must have a professional and positive attitude.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

**Job Summary:**
The Director, Demand Planning is responsible for leading a team that owns developing and maintaining accurate forecasts and effective planning practices that drive product replenishment, supplier collaboration/performance, logistics, operations, and product lifecycle management activities. Inventory represents one of the largest liquid assets of the corporation. Prudent stewardship of inventory has a significant impact on service to and satisfaction of our customers, revenue growth and customer acquisition, as well as the efficient deployment of working capital to fund ongoing operations, strategic initiatives, and acquisitions. High quality demand planning is critical to sustain optimal product availability, fill rates, inventory levels, and flow of goods.
This role resides in Sysco's corporate Supplier & Inventory Management function. On a day-to-day basis, this leader works closely with peer leaders across Inbound Supply Chain, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Field Leadership, and Finance to achieve operational objectives and ensure the effectiveness of planning regimens.
This leader is expected to provide subject matter expertise, industry perspective, and technical proficiency in statistical algorithms, analytical techniques, performance measurement, systems capabilities, best practices and continuous improvement opportunities related to demand planning and forecasting. This leader is also expected to have a proficient understanding of the inventory cycles and processes end to end to ensure there is clarity on the impact of changes to demand planning.
**Duties and Responsibilities:**
+ Operational Execution: This role is responsible for 1) rigorous execution of demand planning, forecasting and associated analytical activities, 2) ensuring the effectiveness of resources, initiatives, enabling technologies, governance, and 3) cross-functional coordination and change management required to meet defined goals, targets, and KPI's.
+ Innovation & Strategic Road-mapping: Responsible for introducing industry best-in-class concepts, developing business-cases that support Sysco-specific business opportunities, and maintaining a strategic roadmap that drives the pace of innovation for effective demand planning & forecasting.
+ Organizational Performance & Talent Development: Responsible for role definition & clarity, resource allocations, performance outcomes & management, and talent development of their team that successfully and sustainably achieves strategic business objectives, targets, and KPI's.
+ Process Adherence & Improvement: Responsible for ensuring consistent application of best practices and defined business processes across the function. Appropriately identifies activities that can be improved, automated, outsourced, and/or eliminated and leads efforts to achieve desired outcomes.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering or related field with a quantitative focus
+ 10+ years of progressive leadership results in business / data analysis, inventory planning, integrated business planning and/or broader areas of Supply Chain within National Organizations
+ Familiarity and experience within a distributor channel (ex. grocery, auto parts, MRO, pharmaceutical)
+ 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role with direct reports
**Skills:**
+ Pathfinder: Navigate a complex and changing organization. Ability to work across boundaries, cultivate a collaborative environment, and work within a changing set of norms, roles, and values.
+ Problem solver: Ability to sense issues ahead and think and act quickly in response. Ability to synthesize learnings and apply pragmatically with a practical disruptor spirit.
+ Operator Mindset: Outstanding strategic and operational competencies with the ability and willingness to bring a hands-on approach.
+ Highly analytical: Able to draw insights, implications, and recommended actions from analytics. Able to develop metrics and accountability strategies from data.
+ Continual Learner & Networker: High-level of intellectual curiosity. Strong orientation to seek new and different perspectives internally and externally. Maintains industry knowledge and engagement to advance best practices, mitigate risk, and expeditiously resolve disruptions.
+ Collaborator: Outstanding interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills to effectively leverage the resources across all business areas of the organization. Able to proactively partner with Business Leaders to develop strategy, solutions and seek feedback to inform continuous improvement efforts. Able to navigate, coach and influence at all levels of the organization.
+ Results Orientation: Consistently demonstrates the ability to orchestrate the pace and progress of change/innovation while maintaining an acute focus, rigor, and peer interaction toward holding subordinate leaders and teams accountable to driving performance that achieves committed goals, targets, and KPI's.
+ Culture Builder: Passionate about business and its people. Desire and discipline to recognize differentiated performance while also engaging in courageous and constructive conversations around talent and performance.
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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

**At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE.**
JOB SUMMARY:
Leads and drives continuous improvement to Polaris ORV demand planning processes. Demonstrated ability to develop plans and recommendations that influence key business leaders based on knowledge and data. Develops consistent & highly accurate retail forecasts used to support ship planning that is integrated with Retail Flow Management and dealer inventory profiles using various forecasting tools and methodologies, including Blue Yonder statistical model and trend analysis. Integrates and improves cross-functional collaboration with Product Management, Sales, Marketing, and Operations to develop and execute the 18-month Demand Plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Develops and recommends the 18-month ORV Demand Plan
+ Uses trend analysis, Blue Yonder Statistical forecast software, sales & promotional inputs, competitive info, and leadership input to develop a consistently accurate retail plan and industry forecast.
+ Responsible for the analysis, execution, and consolidation of product line, segment, and marketing name forecasts
+ Integrates dealer profiles, order forecasts, and dealer inventory targets to develop the ship plan
+ Communicates worldwide ship demand plan to scheduling & manufacturing to drive build requirements
+ Communicates industry, retail, & ship plan including risks & opportunities to ORV leadership
+ Leads monthly cross-functional Portfolio Review meeting to align on product, price, mix, and volume strategies.
+ Recommends and champions continuous improvement of overall ORV demand planning processes
+ Key stakeholder in the SIOP Transformation strategy, including future enhancements to support the business
+ Develops clear and consistent processes across business categories and channels
+ Ensures high data integrity and quality of other team inputs.
+ Uses critical thinking and influencing skills to assist ORV Mgmt in driving business decisions
+ Collaborates with teammates to optimize demand plans
+ Assist cross-functional partners in regularly providing data and analysis on retail/order/ship forecasts; dealer inventory & DSO (days stock on hand) analysis.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
+ Bachelor's Degree or equivalent required
+ 3+ years' experience in business analytics
+ Demand planning/forecasting experience is highly preferred, but not required
+ Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
+ Strong analytical skills
+ Ability to work successfully within a team, cross-functionally, and independently
+ Ability to navigate ambiguity by demonstrating strong analytic, strategic, innovative thinking, and problem solving
+ Proven track record of organizational and project management skills
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects in a fast-paced environment
+ High proficiency in Excel
+ Experience with statistical forecast tools to create demand plans is preferred, but not required
+ Power BI and Alteryx preferred, but not required
WORKING CONDITIONS
+ Hybrid office/remote environment.
+ Some travel ~10%
+ Location - Bass Creek (Headquarters)
**The starting pay range for Minnesota is $71,000 to $91,000 per year. Individual salaries and positioning within the range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. While individual pay could fall anywhere in the range based on these factors, it is not common to start at the high end or top of the range.**
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To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
_We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE._ _Apply today!_
At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.
**About Polaris**
As the global leader in powersports, Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) pioneers product breakthroughs and enriching experiences and services that have invited people to discover the joy of being outdoors since our founding in 1954. Polaris' high-quality product line-up includes the Polaris RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL side-by-side off-road vehicles; Sportsman® all-terrain off-road vehicles; military and commercial off-road vehicles; snowmobiles; Indian Motorcycle® mid-size and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; Aixam quadricycles; Goupil electric vehicles; and pontoon and deck boats, including industry-leading Bennington pontoons. Polaris enhances the riding experience with a robust portfolio of parts, garments, and accessories. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. ( Statement**
_Polaris Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Applicants with a disability that are in need of an accommodation to complete the application process, or otherwise need assistance or an accommodation in the recruiting process, should contact Human Resources at or_ _. To read more about employment discrimination protection under U.S. federal law, see:_ _Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov)_ .
At Polaris, the need for diverse perspectives and experiences enables our vision of Best People, Best Team. We value our differences and align our passions to do great work. As a highly efficient growth company, we are driven to be agile and adaptable to support our customers. At Polaris we unite to create memorable adventures. Learn more at

**Job Description:**
**Location: Hybrid (3 days in office at Franklin, TN 37067 OR Creve Coeur, MO 63141)**
**Duration : 7 months contract (with possible extension)**
The role is critical to ensuring continuity in sales forecasting, driving S&OP+ processes, and maintaining alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.
**Role Purpose:**
To lead the development of the unit sales forecast for company through the S&OP+ Demand Management Review (DMR). This role ensures the integrity of forecast assumptions, fosters transparency in decision-making, and partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Regional Demand Planning to produce an accurate, aligned, and reality-based demand plan.
**Key Responsibilities:**
**1. Forecast Management:**
- Lead the monthly forecast cycle, including coordination and execution of the DMR process.
- Maintain and update the rolling 26-month forecast based on input from Sales, Marketing, and leadership.
- Utilize FuturMaster statistical forecasts and market insights to challenge and enhance forecast accuracy.
**2. Cross-Functional Collaboration:**
- Facilitate ongoing alignment with Sales Leadership on forecast Risks & Opportunities.
- Partner with CPFR and Regional Demand Planning teams to validate and refine demand signals.
- Work with Marketing and Sales to develop forecasts for new products, discontinuations, and innovation pipelines.
**3. Forecast Assumption Management:**
- Document, challenge, and update forecast assumptions across assigned Business Units.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and perform root cause analysis on significant variances.
- Communicate forecast changes and business drivers clearly across the organization.
**4. Strategic Support:**
- Support Joint Business Planning (JBP) efforts and provide input into Annual Operating Plans.
- Influence functional business decisions using data-driven storytelling and demand analytics.
- Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting for Business Units to support planning and execution.
**Key Deliverables:**
- Monthly rolling 26-month forecast submission
- Demand Management Review presentation and alignment
- Forecast assumption log and documentation
- New product/innovation forecast models
- Forecast accuracy tracking and improvement insights
**Collaboration Network:**
- Sales Leadership Teams
- Business Unit General Managers
- Regional Demand Planners
- CPFR & Supply Planning Teams
- Marketing and Finance
**Required Experience**
+ 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Sales Planning, or S&OP.
+ Proven experience managing rolling forecasts and leading DMR or S&OP processes.
+ Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance.
**Deal breakers:**
+ Lack of experience leading a formal forecasting process (DMR or S&OP).
+ Inability to explain forecast assumptions or articulate forecast accuracy metrics
**Required Skills (include soft skills):**
**Hard Skills:**
+ Demand planning systems (FuturMaster, SAP APO, or similar).
+ Data analysis and forecast accuracy management.
+ Strong Excel or data modeling skills.
+ Experience with new product forecasting and assumption documentation.
**Soft Skills:**
+ Strong communicator and storyteller with data.
+ Ability to align and influence senior stakeholders.
+ High attention to detail and strong ownership mentality.
+ Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution.
**Must Have:**
+ Experience with demand planning software such as FuturMaster, SAP APO, JDA, or Kinaxis.
+ Comfortable with Excel modeling and dashboards.
**Good to Have:**
+ Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau).
+ Knowledge of pet care, Client, or retail industry dynamics.
+ Familiarity with customer planning processes such as CPFR or JBP.
**Education:**
+ Bachelor's degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Preferred Education in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related quantitative field
+ Preferred Experience- Prior experience in the pet care or Client industry.
+ Exposure to regional/global planning environments.
+ Direct involvement in Joint Business Planning with key customers.
**Preferred Skills:**
+ Scenario planning and demand shaping expertise.
+ Forecasting for innovation and lifecycle management.
+ Experience leading continuous improvement in forecast accuracy.
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