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CampusPoint · 21 hours ago

Demand Analyst

Dallas, TX

Contract

Onsite

Mid Level

$38/hr - $42/hr

CampusPoint is a global leader in innovative orthopedic and medical solutions aimed at improving patient care. The Demand Analyst will support the Consensus Demand Planning process by evaluating forecasts, analyzing market data, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance demand planning accuracy.

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Responsibilities

Analyze and evaluate submitted demand forecasts using statistical models and market analysis, assess the impact of proposed demand events on sales volume, inventory levels, identify trends, anomalies, and potential risks in demand forecasts

Facilitate meetings and discussions to develop reporting and key metrics for presentations and key analysis to support the development of a rolling 24-month baseline demand forecast using statistical analysis and cross-functional inputs

Documents and creates scenario planning for future initiatives (New Product Introduction / NPI) and state of the business, including opportunity/risk assumptions, Inventory Excess & Obsolescence (E&O) reserves, and cannibalization

Collaborates with key Demand-side stakeholders for inputs in a manner that ensures their tasks are intuitive, so that little to no training is required for success, and streamlined, so that it takes little time

Aids in the discussions at for demand planning multiple monthly Consensus Meetings and the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Review

Keep detailed records, generate reports, and develop presentations to support the evaluation of Demand Plan performance, improvement efforts, problem-solving, and Demand shaping initiatives

Create data visualizations and manage KPIs including eliminating Demand Plan bias, reduce error and smooth Demand volatility while comparing forecast to financial budgets and explaining differences, develop and maintain dashboards and reports to track demand planning performance, present insights and recommendations based on KPI analysis to stakeholders

Continuously improve demand planning processes, tools, and methodologies, implement best practices and innovative approaches to enhance forecast accuracy, and collaborate with IT and other departments to optimize demand planning systems

Communicate key insights and demand planning updates to relevant stakeholders; work closely with sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams to align on demand expectations; prepare and deliver presentations on demand analysis; and forecast performance

Ensure the accuracy and integrity of demand planning data, maintain and update demand planning databases and systems, and conduct regular data validation and reconciliation to support reliable forecasting

Analyzes demand used for calculating inventory turns and proposes targeted promotions/discounting to reduce E&O reserves

Qualification

Demand planningStatistical modelingData visualizationPowerBISAP Analytics CloudInventory strategiesAPICS certificationAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsTime managementTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply and Logistics or related field required or a combination of education and experience

Proven experience in demand planning or a related analytical role and strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical modeling

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong time management skills needed to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Ability to work independently and manage complex problems and projects and collaborate on business intelligence (PowerBI, Tableau, Qlikview, SAP Analytics Cloud preferred) and data solutions

Experience in regulated industry manufacturing, preferably med-device, to proactively anticipate and address potential issues and exceptions

Proven proficiency with working with data from ERPs (SAP(IBP), Kinaxis, Logility, O9 or similar experience demand planning software preferred), Microsoft Office (proficient with Excel and PowerPoint), Forecast Models, and Inventory Strategies

Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, including working with Sales, Product & Supply teams

Ability to read and speak English sufficiently to read, understand, and complete all paperwork

Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making, presentation skills, and time management skills, including statistics, forecasting, and forecasting methods, with an understanding of financial and operational implications