The Demand Planner will be responsible for managing the forecast for a defined set of products and customers and aggregating up through product lines to the Business and Channel level for Fiberon Decking business. This position will develop volume and gross sales forecasts using analytical and collaborative techniques. Lead discussions at various points in the Sales and Operations Planning process. Facilitates forecasting meetings with internal and external stakeholders. Communicate daily late backlog and track down recovery actions. May serve as project member or lead on innovative projects in demand planning or other cross functional projects. Key performance measures include forecast accuracy, bias, and service measures. Success in this role requires the ability to work independently with strong analytical and technical aptitude combined with effective collaboration skills through partnership with Supply Chain, Business Units, Sales, Finance, and Customers.RESPONSIBLIITIES:Responsible for managing key account forecasts and presenting those forecasts during the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.Manage promotion and event forecasts as well as timing expectations with customers and internal stakeholders.Responsible for driving forecasting engagement and collaboration with the Business Units through S&OP processes as well as Annual Operating Plan.Achieve forecast accuracy targets and conduct analysis to improve forecast performance.Identifies and recommends improvements to forecast accuracy using statistical models, industry knowledge and best practices.Acts as key team member for innovative demand planning projects, process improvements or other cross functional projects.Daily late backorder communication and recovery actions.  Present update in weekly service meeting.Responsible for developing and maintaining new product launch forecasts and collaborating with stakeholders on their performance as well as decisions made regarding their management.