Demand Analyst

Westminster, CO

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Primary Purpose of the Position

Responsible for executional planning of demand for Ball Beverage Packaging North & Central America

What will be responsible for?

Primary liaison between major national customer(s) and cross functional partners at Ball to ensure the best possible forecast is created/loaded into demand planning system
Builds relationships with external customer(s) to ensure best possible tactical forecast by item for inventory efficiency and revenue recognition accruals
Partners with commercial, supply planning, finance, and customers to conduct data cleansing activities for planning tools including item chaining, new market introduction, and new product demand
Reconciles customer forecasts with finance/accounting to ensure proper load for revenue recognition
Develops templates then translates customer forecasts into compatible format for load into demand planning system as required for revenue recognition
Resolves customer forecast load issues by partnering with customers and data management teams to resolve issues as required for revenue recognition
Utilizes forecast accuracy reports to analyze results, determine trends, and enact solutions to improve accuracy
Reviews tactical demand trend and adjusts forecast input and output as needed to reflect trend
Provides root cause analysis for customer specific variances to current forecast plan
Develops demand reporting tools for both regular use and ad-hoc customer analysis
Develops tactical processes to ensure consistent forecast outcomes
Collaborates during consensus demand meetings with cross-functional partners to ensure alignment on forecasts

What are we looking for?

Broad training in a related field usually acquired through college. Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, mathematics, statistics, or another quantitative discipline desired. Equivalent experience also considered.
Job related experience for 2 year(s) minimum with a Fortune 500 company.
Ability to make detailed presentations of financial analysis on projects and a variety of business problems to top management.
Ability to analyse and interpret data and make recommendations
Strong ability to utilize Excel – competent with pivot tables, possibly macros, etc.
Working knowledge of the following areas desirable: business principles, supply chain processes, financial modelling, Microsoft Word and Excel, Tableau, JDE Enterprise One, Oracle Value Chain Planning, and other applicable software applications.

Compensation & Benefits

Hiring Salary Range: $68,700 - $95,000 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
Other Compensation: This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
Regular Full-Time Salaried and Hourly positions: Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.

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