Senior Demand Planner

Acuity

. Lead and improve short-, medium-, and long-term demand planning from the financial level to product-number-level forecasts.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeAtlanta • Georgia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and statistical forecasting, with a strong ability to influence stakeholders and present complex data clearly. Proficient in managing cross-functional collaboration and improving forecasting processes to enhance accuracy and stability.

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Demand PlanningStatistical Forecasting MethodsSales And Operations Planning (S&OP)Microsoft Excel ProficiencyAPICS Certification

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Hard Skills

Statistical ForecastingForecast Accuracy MeasurementRoot-Cause AnalysisPerformance IndicatorsData Quality AssuranceForecast AdjustmentDemand Trend IdentificationProduct SegmentationForecasting Method ApplicationAction Plan Implementation

Soft Skills

Stakeholder InfluenceCross-Functional CollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-SolvingAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Supply Chain Management SoftwareERP SystemsBusiness Intelligence ToolsForecasting ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CertificationASCM CertificationIBF Certification

Industry Keywords

Demand Planning Best PracticesInternational Manufacturing EnvironmentProduct Launch ForecastingExcess Inventory ManagementObsolescence Risk Identification

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and improve short-, medium-, and long-term demand planning from the financial level to product-number-level forecasts.
Review forecasting process standards, methods, and calendars.
Prepare statistical forecasts and incorporate commercial insights.
Consolidate forecasts from Sales, customers, markets, and product teams.
Lead the monthly demand review cycle and secure stakeholder alignment on a consensus demand plan.
Document, quantify, and support forecast assumptions and adjustments with data.
Identify demand trends, exceptional events, risks, and opportunities.
Present demand plans, variances, and scenarios during executive reviews.
Measure and communicate forecast accuracy, bias, and adjustment value.
Conduct root-cause analyses for significant variances.
Implement and monitor action plans to improve forecast quality and stability.
Define aggregation levels for performance measurement by SKU, product family, market, region, and horizon.
Segment products and apply forecasting methods based on volume, variability, and life cycle.
Present performance indicators and key issues to management.
Coordinate forecasts for new product introductions and define initial demand assumptions.
Monitor product launches and adjust forecasts based on actual sales.
Incorporate promotions, customer projects, price changes, and commercial events into forecasts.
Plan transitions between existing and replacement products.
Identify cannibalization, excess inventory, and obsolescence risks.
Collaborate on end-of-life product demand adjustments.
Improve and standardize demand planning processes, tools, and methods.
Reduce manual and non-value-added activities.
Expand statistical forecasting, automation, and advanced analytics.
Ensure master and transactional data quality.
Document processes, responsibilities, business rules, and calculation methods.
Assess demand planning best practices within Acuity Brands and across the industry.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or a related field.
Significant experience in demand planning or Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting methods and performance indicators, including forecast accuracy, bias, and stability.
Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and build consensus in a cross-functional environment.
Excellent ability to clearly articulate business strategy and create and deliver professional-level presentations.
Ability to manage sensitive, urgent, complex, and ambiguous tasks with minimal supervision.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of supply chain management software, ERP systems, and BI tools.
Experience in a fast-paced, international manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
APICS, ASCM, IBF, or equivalent certification is considered an asset.
Bilingual French and English to serve clients and external service providers across Canada and USA.
Knowledge of French is required for positions permanently located in Quebec.
Another language other than French is necessary to communicate with clients, partners, and colleagues predominantly located outside Quebec.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations in the application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans
French-language training offered to incumbents in permanent positions in Quebec who do not have a good knowledge of French