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Demand Analyst

About Kerry

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, analyzing trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support supply chain planning and improve business decisions.

 

Key responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain baseline demand forecasts for third-party customers across multiple levels (SKU, customer, region).
  • Generate mid-term (4–12 months) and long-term (12–24 months) forecasts to support commercial and supply planning alignment.
  • Analyze historical sales trends, demand variability, and key business drivers to improve forecast accuracy and reliability.
  • Collaborate with regional demand partners, sales, marketing, finance, and supply planning teams to gather inputs and align on forecasts in line with the S&OP cycle.
  • Monitor and review forecast vs. actual performance (e.g., M-2 accuracy) and drive continuous improvement actions.
  • Apply and refine statistical forecasting models, including manual adjustments where required.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and identify opportunities for process, system, or model improvements.
  • Prepare and present insights, risks, and opportunities to support S&OP demand reviews and executive discussions.
  • Ensure data integrity and system accuracy, including maintaining demand planning systems and cleansing historical sales data.
  • Provide portfolio optimization insights, including SKU rationalization opportunities.
  • Build effective relationships with regional stakeholders and manufacturing sites, acting as a key point of contact for demand planning activities.
  • Support issue resolution, escalation management, reporting, and process documentation (SOPs), while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications and skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain roles.
  • Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes and S&OP frameworks.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP/APO/AFO, Power BI, or similar tools is an advantage.
  • Strong communication, stakeholder management, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, manage priorities, and meet deadlines.
  • Able to support early working hours (6:00 AM – 3:00 PM) and business continuity requirements when needed.

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