Demand Planning: S&OP, CPFR & Time Series Models
Master the art of Forecasting Demand and Demand Planning with this comprehensive Open Source course designed for supply chain analysts, demand planners, and operations managers struggling with forecast accuracy and supply-demand imbalances. You’ll gain practical skills in quantitative forecasting, demand sensing, CPFR, and S&OP processes, directly addressing the industry challenge of 40% of companies citing poor forecast accuracy as a top supply chain risk. With demand planner roles projected to grow 28% through 2028, this course equips you with in-demand competencies to drive strategic alignment and profitability.
This course prepares you for the ISCEA Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP) certification, validating your expertise globally. Koenig Solutions enhances your learning with Guaranteed-to-Run live training and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on practice with real-world forecasting models. Earn your credential and position yourself for career advancement in a field where certified professionals command up to 20% higher salaries.
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Course Overview
The Open Source Forecasting Demand and Demand Planning course is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed for supply chain analysts, demand planners, and inventory optimization specialists seeking to master modern forecasting techniques. This vendor-neutral curriculum covers the full spectrum of demand planning, from statistical foundations to AI-driven forecasting, aligning with industry best practices used by leading organizations. With 73% of supply chain leaders citing forecast accuracy as a top strategic priority (Gartner, 2024), this course equips professionals with the skills to reduce forecast error by up to 15%, directly impacting inventory costs and service levels. It serves as foundational training for roles such as Demand Planning Analyst, Supply Chain Data Scientist, and Inventory Optimization Manager, preparing learners for real-world challenges in retail, manufacturing, and logistics.
Participants engage with a robust toolkit including ARIMA, Prophet, LSTM, N-BEATS, and Transformer models, all implemented in a Jupyter Notebook environment using Python and open-source libraries like Statsmodels, Scikit-learn, and PyTorch. The hands-on lab component centers on building a production-grade forecasting pipeline using the M5 Walmart dataset, where students configure hierarchical forecasting with MinTrace reconciliation, implement demand sensing with external signals, and deploy ensemble models with automated model selection. Using a Docker-based lab environment that mirrors real-world data science workflows, learners complete a capstone project that integrates forecasting with S&OP simulation, capacity planning, and GenAI-enhanced scenario analysis, delivering a fully reproducible pipeline capable of scaling to 30,000+ SKUs.
This course prepares learners for professional recognition through alignment with the Certified Forecaster and Demand Planner (CFDP) framework, a credential increasingly adopted by enterprises for supply chain excellence. Graduates report career advancements including 20–30% salary increases, with demand planning roles averaging $95,000–$130,000 in North America (BLS, 2024). Koenig Solutions enhances this learning experience with Guaranteed-to-Run batches and 1-on-1 mentoring, ensuring access to official courseware and expert guidance. Upon completion, professionals are equipped to lead forecasting transformations, drive supply chain resilience, and transition into advanced roles such as AI Supply Chain Architect or Chief Planning Officer.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Basic R language skills, including variables, vectors, and data frames, are essential for understanding Forecasting Demand and Demand Planning by Open Source.
- Familiarity with the RStudio interface helps learners efficiently navigate the tools used in demand forecasting.
- An understanding of time series data—such as trends, seasonality, and forecasting periods—is crucial for accurate demand prediction in this course.
- Basic knowledge of supply chain and operations concepts enables learners to apply demand planning techniques effectively.
- Ability to analyze and visualize data using R enhances decision-making skills in demand forecasting scenarios.
- Experience with demand modeling and forecast evaluation techniques prepares learners to assess forecast accuracy and improve planning processes.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Demand Planning: S&OP, CPFR & Time Series Models certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Demand Planning: S&OP, CPFR & Time Series Models certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Demand Planner
- Supply Chain Analyst
- Demand Forecasting Specialist
- Inventory Planner
- Sales and Operations Planning Manager
- Supply Chain Planner
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