Regional Demand Planner - Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

Regional Demand Planner (Taste, Texture & Health), ISOL, NAM

Princeton, NJ (Hybrid)

 

 

Are you analytical, curious, and communicative with a commercial mindset? If so, we want you! dsm-firmenich is looking for a Regional Demand Planner to:

 

• Lead the regional business unit forecasting process of unconstrained demand.
• Ensure the demand forecast aligns with segment strategies and priorities.
• Communicate the demand forecast effectively within the business unit.

 

This role involves handling a wide range of customers and products in a dynamic market environment. Strong analytical skills, along with effective communication and collaboration across functions are key to providing accurate demand forecast for the S&OP process.

 

At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work to not only benefit our People, Customers & Communities but also drive value.  Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead demand planning for Taste, Texture & Health (TTH) products, including cultures, enzymes, nutrition, and more across North America.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams (sales, customers, commercial, etc.) to gather demand inputs, assumptions, and insights.
• Analyze and interpret market trends, historical sales data, and team feedback to develop an accurate regional demand forecast and communicate key dynamics with regional and global stakeholders in monthly sign-off meetings.
• Communicate forecast updates clearly to supply planners, highlighting key changes from previous forecasts and ensuring smooth information flow between demand and supply teams.
• Monitor forecast accuracy through key performance metrics and recommend actionable improvements to continuously enhance forecasting precision.
• Manage forecasting adjustments driven by sales updates in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and/or Operational Management Planning (OMP), while also supporting allocation management processes as needed.

 

We Bring:

• Customer-first approach, working with world-renowned brands to turn ideas into impactful solutions.
• Supportive environment where individuals are empowered to progress and contribute to meaningful change.
• Recognition and celebration of your efforts and accomplishments.
• Opportunity to build a career making a significant impact on billions of lives, with the freedom to shape your own path.
• Dedication to creating better futures for customers, communities, people, and the planet.
• Responsibility and accountability in living company values and driving sustainable solutions.

 

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration or a related field (or equivalent).
• 3-5 years of experience in demand forecasting, supply planning, or similar roles, ideally within the Food & Beverage industry at a multinational company.
• Familiarity with S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) business processes is a plus, as is experience with SAP and/or Advanced Planning Tools.
• Proficiency in information systems, with a strong affinity for Microsoft Excel.
• Highly analytical with the ability to model and analyze complex data sets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a persuasive and confident personality, as well as a high capacity for learning and personal drive.

 

dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: there’s a place for everyone at dsm-firmenich.

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