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PPG · 5 days ago

Demand Planning Analyst

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

4+ years exp

PPG is a company that focuses on innovation and sustainability in various markets including industrial and consumer products. The Demand Planning Analyst plays a critical role in enabling high-quality demand signals and optimizing inventory while collaborating with cross-functional partners to improve forecast quality and data integrity.

Chemicals

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and continuously improve statistical forecasts using enterprise forecasting systems and analytical tools

Conduct detailed analysis of demand trends, seasonality, customer behaviors, promotions, and macroeconomic indicators to refine forecast accuracy

Maintain proper forecasting parameters and master data to ensure quality system outputs

Monitor forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, WMAPE, Bias, FVA) and perform root-cause analysis to understand variance drivers

Create and automate recurring reports. dashboards, KPIs, and analytics that inform business decisions across the SBU

Partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management to incorporate market intelligence, customer insights, and planned business activities into the forecast

Facilitate regular demand discussions with business partners to reconcile system-generated forecasts with human insights

Support S&OP/IBP demand steps by preparing pre-reads, insights, risks/opportunities, and scenario considerations

Serve as the “first line of insight” on demand issues (e.g., volume shifts, abnormal consumption, promotions, customer changes) and communicate proactively to stakeholders

Contribute to the evolution of the global IBP process by standardizing forecasting approaches, improving data structures, and enhancing maturity of demand planning tools and analytics

Support the integration between volume and value forecasts to enable financially driven decision-making

Participate in cross-functional initiatives to improve supply chain visibility, inventory health, and alignment to long-range planning assumptions

Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve forecast accuracy, and increase planning efficiency through analytics, automation, or policy refinement

Qualification

ForecastingDemand PlanningSAP APO/IBPTableauPower BIPython/RAPICS/ASCM CertificationAnalytical SkillsCross-Functional Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline

4–6 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, analytics, or related supply chain roles

Demonstrated experience with forecasting systems, ERP platforms, and analytical tools (e.g., SAP APO/IBP, O9, Tableau, Power BI, Python/R)

Strong analytical skills are needed to interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate insights clearly

Proven ability to work cross-functionally and influence in a global environment

Preferred

APICS/ASCM certification is a preference; commitment to certification required if not already held

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k matching

PTO

Paid Holidays

Annual bonus plan

Company

PPG

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PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® At PPG (NYSE:PPG), we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and specialty materials that our customers have trusted for more than 140 years.

Founded in 1883

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees

http://www.ppg.com

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