Demand Planning Associate

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About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for building and maintaining demand forecasts, generating insights, and supporting decision-making within the S&OP process.
You will collaborate closely with regional Demand Partners and cross-functional teams to ensure forecast accuracy, data integrity, and continuous improvement in demand planning.

Key responsibilities

* Build and maintain the demand baseline across multiple aggregation levels, aligned with the S&OP calendar.
* Analyze forecast vs. sales performance (M-1 / M-2) and demand KPIs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
* Select and adjust statistical forecasting models, including manual overrides where required.
* Maintain and update master data (CVC, product alignments) and ensure overall data integrity.
* Cleanse sales history (incl. NPI, LTOs, and product realignments) and manage actuals updates.
* Perform APO corrections, data uploads, and system maintenance activities.
* Generate and communicate insights, highlighting risks and opportunities for Demand Partners and Commercial teams.
* Prepare data and materials for S&OP forums (Demand Review, Supply Review, Executive Review).
* Update and align forecasts across systems (APO, satellite systems) and ensure consistency.
* Release the forecast to SNP on a monthly and ad-hoc basis.
* Support portfolio optimization initiatives, including SKU rationalization and NPI/LTO performance analysis.
* Manage delisting processes, including evaluation, validation, and communication of changesDrive continuous improvement through root-cause analysis and feedback loops.

Qualifications and skills

* Strong experience in Demand Planning / Forecasting / S&OP processes.
* Proven analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
* Experience with SAP APO/SNP, ECC, EPM, and advanced Excel.
* Solid understanding of data management and master data governance.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to translate data into insights.
* Experience working in cross-functional and multicultural environments.
* Continuous improvement mindset and proactive approach to problem-solvingA.
* dvanced English required