Demand Planning Analyst

As the Demand Planning Leader, you will help ensure a high-quality demand signal that creates customer service, optimized inventory, and informed strategic decision-making across the business. You will deliver accurate, unbiased forecasts at the customer–item–location level while also coaching partners to improve forecast quality, data integrity, and assumptions.

You will be located onsite at a PPG plant location in OH, PA, OR WI, and will report to the Demand Processes and Technology Director. PPG offers excellent Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits; matching 401k + retirement savings; and Paid Vacation, Holiday pay.

Responsibilities:

• Improve statistical forecasts using enterprise forecasting systems and analytical tools.
• Conduct detailed analysis of demand trends, seasonality, customer behaviors, promotions, and macroeconomic indicators to refine forecast accuracy.
• Maintain proper forecasting parameters and master data to ensure quality system outputs.
• Monitor forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, WMAPE, Bias, FVA) and perform root-cause analysis to understand variance drivers.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product Management to incorporate market intelligence, customer insights, and planned business activities into the forecast.
• Facilitate regular demand discussions with partners to reconcile system-generated forecasts with human insights.
• Contribute to the evolution of the global IBP process by standardizing forecasting approaches, improving data structures, and enhancing of demand planning tools and analytics.
• Support the integration between volume and value forecasts to promote financially guided decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve forecast accuracy, and increase planning efficiency through analytics, automation, or policy refinement.
• Serve as the "first line of insight" on demand issues (e.g., volume shifts, abnormal consumption, promotions, customer changes) and communicate proactively to stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or equivalent discipline.
• 3 years of direct demand planning experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in forecasting, demand planning, analytics, or related supply chain roles.
• APICS/ASCM certification commitment to certification required if not already held.
• Demonstrated experience with forecasting systems, ERP platforms, and analytical tools (e.g., SAP IBP, O9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, and Arkieva)
• Interpret complex data, identify trends, and communicate insights.

About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™ 

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

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PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

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