Utilized JDA Demand/Supply Planning Suite to develop monthly MPS plans through rough cut capacity planning, enabling brand management and operations to make informed business decisions.Led demand & supply pre-consensus steps in S&OP process, communicating potential supply / demand imbalances and other supply chain concerns.Collaborated with brand management and sales to develop weekly, monthly, and annual sales forecasts.Developed complex predictive models based on statistical inputs which drove increased forecast accuracy and subsequent higher order fill rates, utilizing SAP, JDA, and Manugustics software.Developed and maintained customer-level demand forecasts for Dixie® Foodservice division and proactively problem-solved potential supply chain issues.Created optimized production schedules, minimizing capital investment while balancing the tradeoff between inventory and service level.