Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Planning Analyst – MEACompany: Bacardi Opportunity: As a Demand Planning Analyst, you will be responsible for preparing various reports related to Supply chain KPIs. Coordinate with commercial team for Forecast (Replenishment and Depletion) submission. Follow up with customer service team and OCs for open orders / shipment plans. You will maintain governance of forecasting and inventory management. You will pro‑actively monitor and coordinate for allocation management, cut‑off, OOS risk. You will support to carry out all the steps of the S&OP process. A high degree of flexibility is required in this role as a large part of it is responding to the situation on hand and providing insightful analyses as needed.About You: To be successful in this role, you will be a collaborative business partner who is able to work seamlessly within a lean and matrix organization. You have an analytical and curious mindset with an innate drive to continuously learn. You are always looking for opportunities to build efficiencies as you have a Fearless and Founders mindset.Job Details: This is a 12‑month fixed‑term role, with potential for renewal depending on organizational requirements and individual contribution.Responsibilities Coordinate for the 3rd party distributor inventory reports and consolidate for monthly reporting.Collect and integrate monthly depletion forecast, inventory data, and in‑transits for distributor markets.Coordinate with commercial team for IBP Forecast submission.Validate and sanity check of IBP forecasts vs open orders. Analyze changes in forecasts / demands.Follow up with CSR team for open orders status, shipment plan and in‑transit tracking.Back orders tracking and follow up with OC fulfilment teams.Prepare monthly reports and presentation for Supply Chain KPIs visibility for cluster or region.Interpret data, identify trends, and draw conclusions from the reported data which will help drive business decisions.Support Master Data maintenance related tasks.Allocation management – support in tracking orders / consumption for Allocated Products.Liaise with Finance team for data inputs as and when required.Maintain proactively documentation in the Share Point repository for the supply chain team.Skills & Experience Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Supply Chain / Demand Planning / Distribution processes.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point.Must be fluent in English. Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written.Must have strong analytical, organizational and planning skills. High attention to details and ability to interpret large datasets to drive insights.Experience of IBP / BI / ERP / SAP is required.Knowledge of Demand Planning will be an additional advantage.Learning agility, adaptability, and problem‑solving skills.Ability to work independently with high degree of initiative and drive.Sense of urgency and proactivity. Ability to multi‑task and handle multiple priorities in a challenging, fast‑paced environment.Able to collaborate within the team as well as with cross‑functional stakeholders.Leadership & Agility Belonging – create a culture of 'Belonging'.Self‑Awareness – high levels of self‑awareness, reflective, understand own strengths and weaknesses and impact on others.People Agility – deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate tough situations.Results Agility – consistent delivery of results in first‑time situations.Mental Agility – think critically, penetrate complex problems and expand possibilities.Change Agility – natural curiosity, desire to experiment, growth mindset.Benefits & Compensation Competitive Pay Package Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered (e.g., volunteer day).Retirement / Pension Plan Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance Calm Meditation App subscription (free)Employee Assistance Programs Best‑in‑class, family‑friendly, and inclusive leave policies Additional information: Some benefits may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change. Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution. Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidised.Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Management and Manufacturing Industry Beverage Manufacturing U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.#J-18808-Ljbffr