Demand Planner / Analyst

About Novvia Group

Novvia Group is a recognized leader in providing superior packaging solutions and tailored services to customers both domestically and internationally. With a network of regional companies, Novvia offers a broad range of containers and associated supplies. The company has built trust through local relationships while functioning as a national stocking distributor, ensuring dependable product availability and service. With over 40 years of exemplary customer service, Novvia delivers a stable and growth-oriented workplace for professionals eager to contribute to the future of packaging.

Role Summary

As a Demand Planner / Analyst based in Franklin, TN (hybrid work setting), you will play a pivotal role in enhancing forecast precision and aiding strategic initiatives within our expanding company. Collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Customer Service, Product Management, and Supply Chain teams, your forecasting insights will support superior customer service delivery and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and sustain demand forecasts at the customer, SKU, and location levels by leveraging historical sales data, market insights, and commercial intelligence.
• Engage with Sales teams to grasp shifts in customer demand and integrate this understanding into predictive models.
• Track forecast accuracy, spot patterns, and propose improvements to refining planning methods.
• Evaluate potential risks and prospects in demand, and communicate analytical outcomes to essential stakeholders.
• Contribute to the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by offering insightful data analysis and comprehensive reporting.
• Design and update dashboards and reports to enhance transparency and facilitate data-driven decisions.
• Ensure data quality and continuously pursue enhancements in forecasting systems and analytical productivity.
• Work collaboratively across departments to ensure demand planning aligns with broader business goals.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications

• Holder of a bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Possess 3 to 5 years of professional experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain or sales analytics, or related analytical roles.
• Proficient in advanced Microsoft Excel, especially capable of handling and analyzing large datasets.
• Strong familiarity with demand planning techniques and metrics used to measure forecast accuracy.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capacities.
• Effective communication skills enabling productive collaboration across teams.

Preferred Expertise

• Experience in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Sales Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP), or Integrated Business Planning.
• Knowledge of demand planning tools such as Netstock or equivalents.
• Competency with business intelligence platforms like Power BI or Tableau.
• Previous experience in distribution, packaging, or industrial manufacturing sectors.
• Involvement in continuous process improvement activities.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Opportunity to influence business results significantly.
• Access to continual professional development and training.
• Potential for career advancement within a growing enterprise.
• Hybrid working option located in Franklin, Tennessee.