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 / 633
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?
Retail salesperson
28%
#91 / 633
View rankingRetail salesperson
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Bag or package purchases and wrap gifts.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Open and close cash registers, performing tasks such as counting money, separating charge slips, coupons, and vouchers, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash or credit payment.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Prepare merchandise for purchase or rental.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 46% | 28% | +12.9 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- sales argumentation
- characteristics of products
- e-commerce systems
- product comprehension
- types of written press
- guarantee customer satisfaction
- carry out products preparation
- operate cash register
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- examine merchandise
Sources for this job· O*NET 41-2031.00· ESCO/ISCO 5223