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Demand Analyst
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers and we will be better with you.
Due to growth! We are adding an additional experienced Demand Analyst to our St. Louis team. This exciting role is responsible for the forecasting and collaborative demand planning process for Sensient's North American regional business with a planning time horizon of 36-months. The role assembles and assesses key inputs (sales history and trends, open orders, sales and marketing estimates, previous forecasts, new product launches) and performs data-driven analysis to develop an accurate operational demand plan that ensures high service levels and efficient inventory management.
What You’ll Do:
- You will be responsible for the coordination of synchronized forecasting activities in support of business goals. You will support the implementation of demand planning strategies, specifically to address forecast accuracy improvements, and will work cross-functionally on tasks such as but not limited to: new product introductions, life cycle management and commercial team projects.
- Execute demand forecast process including gathering inputs, consolidating information, and coordinating and maintaining data in Logility / JDE by partnering with the Sales, Marketing, Product Management, Planning, Operations, and Finance teams to develop a consensus demand plan.
- Assembling and assessing commercial forecasts based on market and competitive information, sales history, customer trends and product promotions to deliver improved forecast accuracy.
- Review forecasts and key performance indicators, conducting trend analysis, identifying opportunities and risks, and recommending appropriate revisions for continuous improvement.
- Develops and manages processes to ensure that all required system data is maintained with a high degree of integrity. Constantly seeks ways to improve all related processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
What You’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or technical field (chemistry, math, etc.) MBA or equivalent business experience preferred. CSCP or CPIM certification preferred.
- 3-5 years’ experience in demand planning with 2-5 years’ experience in commercial customer-facing role desired.
- Effective cross-functional collaborator with the ability to interact effectively, translate opportunities and threats into useful demand / supply information
- Skilled in Logility or other related statistical forecasting package as well as JDE
- Excellent communication, analytical, quantitative and prioritization skills
What You’ll Get:
- An opportunity to collaborate with your colleagues, onsite 5-days per week.
- An excellent salary, benefit offering and development opportunities.
- A thorough and effective training experience during onboarding and beyond.
About Sensient: Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
About Sensient Colors: Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers around the globe. The Company's high-performance products play a vital role in the manufacture of foods and beverages, cosmetic and pharmaceutical colors and coatings, and colors for agricultural uses, household cleaners and paper products.
SPONSORSHIP: Due to our inability to offer visa sponsorship, we can only consider candidates who are authorized to work in (country) without the need for employment visa sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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