Demand Specialist

Job Description

Job title: EMEA Demand Specialist

Department: Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SI&OP)

Reporting to the EMEA Demand Planning Manager, the Demand Planner Specialist will serve

as a subject matter expert in demand forecasting and planning, playing a critical role in

optimizing our product flow and achieving strategic business objectives. You will leverage

advanced analytical techniques, drive process enhancements, and collaborate extensively

across functions to ensure a highly accurate and reliable demand signal that underpins our

operational capabilities and financial goals. Your expertise will be vital in navigating complex

demand scenarios and proactively addressing potential risks.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Demand Forecasting and Analysis:

 Lead the rigorous collection and in-depth analysis of complex historical sales data,

identifying nuanced trends, causal factors, and market drivers, including the impact

of promotions, macroeconomic indicators, and competitor activities.

 Design, develop, and continuously refine sophisticated statistical forecast models,

proactively exploring and implementing advanced forecasting techniques (e.g.,

machine learning algorithms, predictive analytics, hierarchical forecasting) and

leveraging specialized planning software to generate highly accurate baseline

forecasts.

 Proactively integrate and synthesize diverse sources of business intelligence,

including detailed qualitative insights from sales, marketing, and product

management (e.g., granular new product introduction forecasts, promotional lift

analysis, evolving market trends, competitive intelligence, in-depth customer

feedback) into comprehensive, consensus-driven forecasts.

 Conduct deep-dive analysis of forecast variances and root cause analysis, identifying

underlying systemic issues, recommending corrective actions, and implementing

preventative measures to improve future forecast accuracy and reduce bias.

 Develop and implement robust methodologies for assessing and quantifying demand

risk and opportunity, creating scenario analyses (e.g., best-case, worst-case, most

likely) to inform strategic decision-making and enable proactive mitigation or

capitalization strategies.

About The Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.