In the position of Demand Planning Lead, you will be responsible for leading the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) cycle, from baseline forecasting to constraining demand plans. You will coordinate between bottlers and the company, managing depletions and delivery figures, and deliver demand signals to production facilities. Additionally, you will analyze demand variations in a timely manner and propose necessary adjustments. Essential Job Functions Lead the S&OP cycle, conducting all monthly demand reviews with bottlers at both depletions and delivery levels, considering supply constraints such as logistics, production, and material availability that may impact the demand plan. Develop sales forecasts using statistical models and customer insights, maintaining records of all building/destroying blocks affecting sales to correct historical data (e.g., price increases, stockouts, distribution disruptions, volume promotions). Ensure updated demand signals are accurately directed to production centers, including considerations of availability and production feasibility. Monitor weekly sales progress, identify deviations and trends, and propose mitigation actions promptly to minimize impacts on the supply chain due to unforeseen deviations. Guarantee order fulfillment for customers and ensure that the volumes ordered from bottlers to the company adhere to frozen periods. Analyze sales performance indicators such as forecast accuracy, sales compliance, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), and fill rate to identify trends and operational risks. Support commercial activities related to demand and sales forecasting, such as BP construction. Position Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related field. More than 5 years of experience in supply chain and logistics. More than 5 years of experience in inventory control and customer service. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office. Preferred certifications include proficiency in SAP, Power BI, and Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). Fluent English skills; Spanish proficiency is preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr