Developing Your Demand Planning Career | Salaries, Skills Required, & Career Mapping
IBF on Demand Episode 8 (13.6.20) Sponsored by Arkieva, your one plan S&OP software. Learn more about Arkieva's approach to demand planning here: https://bit.ly/demand-planning-solutionLearn about IBF 's world-leading cooperate consulting services to build or transform demand planning here: https://bit.ly/3d58dMTHere I talk about demand planning as career and what it can do you for you. The role of demand planner is always important, but especially now as companies rely on the visibility and planning to survive. That means demand planners and forecast analysts are highly paid professionals. If you're the right person for this role, then you're set for a very rewarding career. But what skills do you need?07:10 CEOs reporting forecasting as key priority 08:00 Demand planning is no longer a supply chain function08:45 Demand planning salaries11:30 What skills do you need to be a demand planner?13:00 Passion trumps knowledge when it comes to succeeding17:00 Resources to learn about the field21:10 Creating a career map24:25 The best degrees for demand planning26:00 Getting certified to build your career27:04 Developing confidence 30:40 IBF jobs boardFind out more about IBF at www.ibf.org and www.demand-planning.comFind out about Arkieva at www.arkieva.comSupport the showTo sign up for regular updates and the latest research, events, articles, podcasts and more from the Institute of Business Forecasting & Training, visit www.ibf.org