Director-Demand Planning

Responsibilities

• Act as the overall owner of the demand planning process, managing national volume forecasts for both primary and secondary channels.
• Drive the S&OP process by highlighting state and brand-wise performance, identifying gaps against budget, and communicating risks or opportunities to the Supply Chain.
• Anchor the demand planning cycle by generating central forecasts, analyzing historical trends, and developing statistical forecast models.
• Lead initiatives to improve forecasting efficacy, specifically focusing on primary forecast accuracy, fidelity, and bias.
• Drive consensus forecasting through close collaboration with Sales and Marketing functions to integrate market intelligence into demand plans.
• Manage weekly demand reviews and coordinate with Zonal Demand Planners to review causal factors and exceptions.
• Support the implementation of demand planning tools to automate and strengthen the forecasting process.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in demand forecasting management and S&OP process leadership.
• Proven expertise in statistical forecast modeling and managing volume and market share targets.
• Strong ability to lead cross-functional collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Skilled in risk assessment and mitigation planning based on run-rates, market share, and inventory levels.
• Ability to manage complex historical databases and utilize demand forecasting tools effectively.

About the Company

Pernod Ricard is a worldwide leader in the spirits and champagne industry, boasting a prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands including Absolut, Chivas Regal, Jameson, and Martell. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment, fostering a culture of authentic conviviality.