What is demand planner in SAP SRD-SCM - SCM-Supply Chain Management?

SAP Term: demand planner

• Component: SRD-SCM

• Component Name: SCM-Supply Chain Management

• Description: A person responsible for creating and releasing demand forecasts in rolling time intervals to supply planning.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Demand planner is a component of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) that helps companies plan and manage their demand. It enables users to forecast demand, create plans, and analyze the impact of changes in demand on the supply chain. It also provides visibility into the supply chain and helps companies make better decisions. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Demand planner can be used to create forecasts based on historical data, current trends, and customer demand. It can also be used to create plans for production, inventory, and distribution. The tool provides visibility into the supply chain and helps companies make better decisions. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using Demand Planner, it is important to ensure that the data used for forecasting is accurate and up-to-date. Additionally, it is important to consider external factors such as weather, economic conditions, and customer preferences when creating forecasts. 
  
  Related Information: 
  Demand Planner is part of SAP SCM's Advanced Planning & Optimization (APO) suite of tools. Other components of APO include Supply Network Planning (SNP), Production Planning & Detailed Scheduling (PP/DS), and Global Available-to-Promise (GATP).