Analyst - Demand Planning Data Modeling

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Date: Jul 20, 2026

Location: Madrid, MD, ES

Company: Suntory Global Spirits

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

 

What makes this a great opportunity?

The Demand Planning Data Modeling & Analytics Analyst role combines process knowledge with systems & analytics expertise to deliver high-quality business insights, improve forecasting performance and drive better decision-making across our global business. This role will be a key enabler to increase the Statistical Forecasting adoption across all SGS Business Units, as well as supporting the Statistical Forecasting & Demand Data Modeling roadmap execution.

Role Responsibilities

  • Data Modeling Roadmap Execution:

 

    • Execution of assigned initiatives within the Statistical Forecasting and Data Modeling roadmap.

 

  • Statistical Forecasting Continuous Improvement:

 

    • Lead the statistical forecast model enhancement activities: pre-processing and forecasting algorithms optimization, stat model assignments, SKU-level stat forecast output, time series analysis optimization, and related.
    • Execute recurrent Stat performance reviews: proactively evaluate all stat-related metrics (accuracy, bias, FVA, stability) to flag potential performance drops in advance of the business.
    • Own maintenance of stat-related elements in IBP.

 

  • Partnering with Demand IT:

 

    • Partner with Demand IT to develop / enhance current statistical forecasting capabilities: improving back testing approach, optimizing IBP stat-related components (PLM, disaggregation logic, and related).
    • Coordinate and perform stat-related IBP enhancements: creation of new KFs, planning levels, measures / KPIs, application job templates, and related.
    • Perform IBP-related testing for new developments / enhancements: ensure correct IBPQA-IBPPROD flow for new elements through proper testing process.

 

  • Partnering with CoE Regional Leads:

 

    • Analyze forecasting performance trends and recommend improvement opportunities in partnership with Regional Planning CoEs. Support the "train the trainer" approach, ensuring proper knowledge transfer to the CoE Regional Leads for assigned topics.

 

Qualifications

Technical skills

 Demonstrated experience working with Demand Planning systems is mandatory; SAP IBP/APO is a plus

    • Experience using SAP IBP Statistical Forecasting is strongly preferred
    • Understanding of statistical forecasting principles
    • Advanced Excel; SAP IBP Excel Add-in is a plus

Education/Experience

    • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management (preferred), Business Administration, Industrial Engineering or related
    • 3-5 years total experience with preference in Supply Chain Management (Demand Planning experience is preferred), Commercial Finance / FP&A or related fields

Soft Skills

    • You’re curious, proactive and solutions-oriented
    • You thrive in a dynamic, global & multicultural environment
    • You communicate clearly and build strong relationship with stakeholders
    • You enjoy working with data & systems while understanding the business requirements

 

Languages

    • Must: Fluent English, both written and verbal

 

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.


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