Automation index
How much of a Demand planner’s job can AI already do?
A forecast comes earlier. Neither an empty shelf nor a drowned warehouse do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Demand planner
28%
AI can already do 28% of this job.
#111 / 623
View rankingDemand planner
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Forecast, promotions and bias.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 52% | +9.4 |
Safety stock, lead time and the order.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 40% | +6.4 |
Sales, the spike and the promo nobody flagged.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
S&OP, consensus and the fight over numbers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The supplier who fails and not covering with air.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 14% | +2.5 |
Neither empty nor drowned, and not inflating the forecast.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 12% | +1.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- demand forecast
- safety stock
- lead time
- S&OP
- promotions
- forecast bias
- supplier orders
- empty shelf
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1081.00· ESCO/ISCO 2421
IS WORK OVER?
Procurement specialist
34%
#20 / 623
View rankingProcurement specialist
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Purchase the highest quality merchandise at the lowest possible price and in correct amounts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 28% | +3.9 |
Monitor and follow applicable laws and regulations.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 13% | 28% | +3.6 |
Prepare purchase orders, solicit bid proposals, and review requisitions for goods and services.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 12% | 28% | +3.4 |
Maintain and review computerized or manual records of purchased items, costs, deliveries, product performance, and inventories.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 10% | 55% | +5.5 |
Analyze price proposals, financial reports, and other data and information to determine reasonable prices.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 9% | 55% | +5 |
Arrange the payment of duty and freight charges.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Write and review product specifications, maintaining a working technical knowledge of the goods or services to be purchased.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 5% | 28% | +1.4 |
Research and evaluate suppliers, based on price, quality, selection, service, support, availability, reliability, production and distribution capabilities, and the supplier's reputation and history.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 4% | 48% | +1.9 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 25% | 28% | +7 |
| Total | 100% | 34% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- types of coffee beans
- coffee grinding levels
- food and beverage industry
- coffee characteristics
- examine green coffee beans
- apply HACCP
- conduct extensive international travel
- analyse consumer buying trends
- negotiate price
- evaluate coffee characteristics
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1023.00· ESCO/ISCO 3323