We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in peoples lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

**Job Summary**

Responsible for demand planning and related duties including supporting the Demand Planning Manager and Sales Channel Leader in developing a 24-month rolling Demand Plan. Analyzing historical sales data, market trends and customer demand patterns to forecast future demand accurately, while eliminating bias from Demand Plans. Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Customer Service to determine assumptions, latest market trends, new product/exits and promotional activities. Analyzes actual shipments for alignment with approved demand plans and notifies the Demand Planning Manager when a gap appears to be developing. Actively participates in implementing and helping to create a worldclass demand planning process. Maintains demand panning processes and systems, including data integrity. Actively participates in implementing new statistical forecasting software.

**Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**

The essential functions of the position include but are not limited to:

Analyze historical sales data, market trends and customer demand patterns to develop accurate demand forecasts.

Developing and maintaining Sales Assumptions grounded in data, Risks and Opportunities used in 24-month rolling, aggregate Demand Plan

Coordinate regularly with cross functional teams (Sales, Product and Supply Chain) to gather insight on sales, new product launches/exits and promotions. Identify possible risk to sales related to inventory; to inform the Demand Plan at customer/region level.

Monitor sales forecasts and actual sales to help identify gaps and recommend actions.

Monthly coordination with Sales stakeholders in preparation of Demand Plan and presentation deck for the monthly Demand Review.

Maintaining forecast processes and systems, including data maintenance.

Detailed analysis of actual performance to Plan, review of assumptions and development of countermeasures.

Providing input in continuous improvement activities.

**Other Responsibilities/ Detailed Duties**

Monitoring Demand Plan accuracy and bias daily throughout the month, providing feedback to the Demand Planning Manager / Sales Channel Leader if Demand Plan tolerances may be exceeded, so that appropriate actions can be taken.

Assisting in the creation of What-if scenarios based on price, market share, and competitive activities

Communicating issues in a timely and proactive way in order to smooth the demand and supply processes.

**Principle Relationships**

Inside the company Demand Planning team, Product Marketing, Channel Marketing, Sales Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, Integrated Reconciliation team, Finance, ABLTech

**Education, Skills and Minimum Experience Required**

BS/BA degree in supply chain management, logistics or business administration, or a related field.

Experience in fast paced manufacturing or distribution environment.

Proficient in demand planning methodologies, statistical forecasting and inventory management principles.

Experience in OTB and conducting OTB presentations.

Experience with statistical forecasting software highly desirable. Advanced MS Excel skills.

Minimum two to four years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or Logistics, or one year with MBA

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills and detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy.

Excellent financial acumen and ability to ad hoc analyze/manipulate large data sets.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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The range for this position is $74,700 Salary Min to $167,900 Salary Max. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicants experience and geographic location.

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