Demand Planner

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world **for all nex>t generations**- and that’s exactly what you can do joining usImagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched-up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e-bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer-lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who - as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies - serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.Click here to see **why we are proud of what we do in allnex**For a sneak peek into life at allnex site, don’t miss our manufacturing **Operator Movie****Position overview**:Are you passionate about turning data into actionable insights that drive real impact? We’re looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented **Demand Planner** to join our dynamic team in Guadalajara, Mexico, and help shape the future of our manufacturing operations across the Americas region.In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our planning processes—leveraging data, market intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure our products are available when and where they’re needed. You’ll work closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to improve forecast accuracy, optimize service levels, and support strategic decision-making.**Responsibilities**:- Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts for key products across the region, leveraging historical data, sales input, and market intelligence.- Analyze demand patterns and product usage trends to support production planning and raw material procurement.- Lead monthly demand reviews with regional sales, product management, and planning teams to incorporate insights into the demand plan and adjust forecasts based on customer signals and market dynamics.- Support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by providing data-driven insights, forecast accuracy reports, and scenario analyses.- Monitor forecast performance (bias, accuracy), identify root causes of deviations, and implement continuous improvement measures.- Coordinate with global planning teams to ensure alignment with corporate forecasting processes and systems.- Provide input into product lifecycle planning, including new product introductions, phase-outs, and demand transitions.- Maintain and enhance planning tools, dashboards, and reports to support real-time decision-making.**Required skills and experience**:- 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, or production planning within the chemical or process manufacturing industry.- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lead times, and raw material dependencies.- Proficient in forecasting and ERP tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).- Advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or SQL is a plus.- Familiarity with regulatory considerations in chemical manufacturing is an advantage.**Qualifications**:- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Industrial Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.- Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.- Outstanding communication and collaboration abilities, with a proven capacity to work cross-functionally across regions and departments.**We offer**:- We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight-knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.**Equal Employment Opportunity**allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.Find out how you can make an impactCheck out our careers page for available opportunities. We look forward to hearing from you.