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(BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.\nJob Category\nSupply Chain & ProcurementPosition Summary\nWe are looking for a Lead Demand Planner to help drive an accurate, actionable, and aligned demand plan for our Consumer business. This role will serve as a planning resource within the Demand Planning team, combining strong analytical capabilities with cross functional leadership and planning expertise.The Lead Demand Planner will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, Supply Planning, and other partners to understand market and customer dynamics, challenge assumptions, identify risks and opportunities, and translate insights into the demand plan. Cross functional partnership is also reflected in existing internal Demand Planning role materials.\nThis person will also help strengthen planning capabilities across the team by sharing best practices, improving processes, supporting planner development, and driving continuous improvement.\nResponsibilities\nLead development and enrichment of the demand forecast across assigned products and channels.\nAnalyze statistical forecasts, historical performance, customer demand signals, promotions, product changes, and market trends to develop a well supported demand outlook.\nMonitor forecast accuracy and Forecast Value Add to identify opportunities to improve planning performance.\nPartner with Sales on sell in expectations, promotions, product launches, and changes in customer or channel demand, consistent with the current Demand Planning approach.\nWork closely with Supply Planning and other partners to identify demand and supply risks and communicate business implications.\nMinimum Qualifications\nTypically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.\nStrong experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or a related analytical role.\nStrong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to turn complex data into clear business recommendations.\nExperience with advanced planning systems and forecasting tools.\nStrong Excel and data analysis capabilities.\nUnderstanding of statistical forecasting, forecast accuracy, bias, and Forecast Value Add.\nAbility to influence and collaborate effectively across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Product, and Supply Chain.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to clearly explain assumptions, risks, and recommendations.\nAt Bridgestone, you are Free to Be\nWe believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they feel safe bringing their chosen version of themselves to work. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. So, show us what you are made of, because who you are is what we need.\nWhat we offer\nAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:\nA supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.\nThe opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.\nCorporate Social Responsibility activities.\nA truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.\nAgility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.\nAn effective and inclusive team.\nBridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider all individuals for employment based on their unique merit and without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.\nEmployment Eligibility\nIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. 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