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Pure Storage

Delivers all-flash storage hardware and services

SAP Plan to Forecast Lead - Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain ManagementUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeSanta Clara, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Extensive functional experience owning end-to-end demand forecasting processes and Sales and Operations Planning cycles using SAP IBP Demand Planning or SAP APO DP, including proficiency with the SAP IBP Excel Add-in and Fiori planning views.
  • Deep knowledge of statistical forecasting methods, demand segmentation strategies using ABC/XYZ classification, and downstream integration into supply planning and finance.
  • A proven track record evaluating variable business factors, facilitating alignment across commercial and operational teams, and communicating complex forecast assumptions to executive leadership.
  • Demonstrated success resolving complex planning challenges, establishing forecasting standards, and improving forecast accuracy metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Determine methods, processes, and execution criteria for the monthly Sales and Operations Planning demand review cycle, facilitating unconstrained demand plan preparation, commercial input consolidation, and executive consensus reviews.
  • Define and optimize statistical forecasting frameworks within SAP IBP Demand Planning, select statistical models, establish error measurement standards including MAPE, WMAPE, and bias, and lead exception-based review strategies.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Product, and Finance to incorporate new product introductions, promotional events, phase-outs, and revenue targets into baseline demand forecasts.
  • Own the business definition and integrity of demand planning master data within SAP IBP, and conduct root-cause analysis on forecast misses to improve plan attainment and reduce demand variability.
  • Collaborate with IT and SAP IBP technical teams to define business requirements for system configurations, planning operators, data integrations, and continuous process enhancements.

About the Company

Pure Storage

Delivers all-flash storage hardware and services

Pure Storage provides data storage solutions including all-flash storage arrays, cloud storage, hybrid cloud, and data protection services. Its products work by using flash memory to deliver fast data access, with Evergreen One offering a subscription-based, continuous update and maintenance model that keeps hardware and software up to date without replacing hardware. The company differentiates itself from competitors through a focus on high-performance all-flash storage, scalable data management, and a subscription-based Evergreen model that sustains ongoing software/firmware updates. Its goal is to help businesses manage, protect, and access their data efficiently at scale with sustainable, environmentally friendly storage solutions.

Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Clara, CA
Founded
2009

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