Demand Planner - Fort Worth - Vetoquinol USA

Description

Description

The Demand Planner is responsible for driving the monthly demand forecasting process to optimize inventory levels and support business growth. This role collects and analyzes data from internal and external sources to build accurate forecasts, coordinates closely with Sales, Marketing, and Global Supply Chain stakeholders, and ensures alignment between forecasted demand and supply capabilities. The role plays a key part in inventory optimization, forecast accuracy improvement, and overall supply chain performance.

Essential Functions

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Gather and analyze both internal and external data to support the development of an accurate demand plan.
• Use data analysis to challenge and validate assumptions from Sales and Marketing, including historical trends, seasonality, market dynamics, promotions, competitor activity, and changes in distribution channels.
• Facilitate monthly consensus-building meetings to develop and update a rolling 24-month demand plan by SKU, including units and dosages for the local market.
• Implement the local allocation plan in alignment with Group guidelines, and coordinate actions with Customer Service to adjust the demand plan as needed.
• Validate forecast inputs and contribute to continuous improvement of statistical forecasting models.
• Monitor and enhance demand planning tools and processes, partnering with the Global team to implement necessary corrections and drive ongoing improvements.

Process Ownership & System Expertise

• Ensure demand planning processes and tools are effective; work with the Global team to implement improvements and resolve system or process issues.
• Lead and facilitate local demand review meetings in alignment with Group corporate standards.
• Serve as the local key user and subject matter expert for demand forecasting tools.
• Train end users on demand planning systems, tools, and best practices.
• Maintain and regularly update supply chain data (e.g., units and SKUs) in planning systems to ensure accuracy and improve forecast reliability.
• Collaborate with the Group Business Process Owner and Key Users to align on process objectives and ensure consistency across teams.

Performance

• Drive the monthly product demand forecasting process to improve forecast accuracy, leveraging statistical tools and data analysis.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels in line with Group policies and evolving market needs; propose adjustments to stock parameters as needed.
• Support improvements in local forecast accuracy and inventory performance metrics (KPIs).
• Develop, activate, and monitor action plans to ensure delivery of expected performance outcomes. Improves forecast accuracy through data analysis and system optimization.

Cross-Functional Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain strong, ongoing communication with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Key Account Managers, Sourcing, and Manufacturing to understand key drivers of demand.
• Partner with Sales and Marketing to integrate both short- and long-term market and customer insights into the demand plan at the product, customer, and market levels.
• Share demand and supply updates with both Local and Global teams to align on risks, opportunities, and coordinated actions.
• Actively contribute to the Global Demand Management network by sharing best practices, lessons learned, and improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate closely with the Group Supply Chain team to support product availability through effective inventory management.

General/Administrative

• Supports the company vision and mission and demonstrates the corporate core values in all professional activities.
• Complies with all safety requirements, work rules, and regulations.
• Maintains departmental housekeeping standards.
• All other duties as requested by management.
• This position is based out of Fort Worth, Texas.
• This role is expected to be onsite Monday-Friday with the potential to move to a hybrid position.
• Up to 15% travel may be required for this role.

Qualifications

Formal Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or equivalent
• 5-7 years of experience in demand management may be substituted for the educational requirement

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in demand management, supply chain, or similar roles
• Strong analytical skills and experience working with BI tools and forecasting systems.
• Familiarity with ERP and demand planning software; JD Edwards and related tools preferred.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or CPG industry preferred.

Personal Attributes

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to maintaining clean and reliable data in all planning processes.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to build relationships and influence cross-functional teams
• Proactive and results-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for achieving forecast and inventory targets.

Vetoquinol USA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination of any kind and that promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Join us and be a part of a great place to work