Key accountabilities and responsibilities
Demand forecasting - Monthly collaboration with sales, marketing/CPA, finance, purchasing, supply planning, and other departments as appropriate to obtain current and accurate information. The Demand Planner works to analyze current business and economic demand trends and predict future trends. He demonstrates a higher level technical expertise, a higher level understanding of the elements of the supply chain process and the information flow through the demand and supply planning process. Manage the full POS material process from customer and internal demand to replenishment/order management and timely production of VAP (Value added pack) or delivery at customer ; Continuously develop and improve forecasting techniques, method, and approach ; Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods are followed ; Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and eventually account POS and inventory levels) Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets ; Coordinate promotions activities and projects with Marketing, Sales, Distributors and S&Op Manager Inventory management - Establishment of replenishment lot sizing consistent with manufacturing and transportation costs, inventory objectives, and manufacturing/distribution center capacities. Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends. Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory projections and goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions). Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management : Monitor SKU levels and define SKU rationalization initiatives Monitor excess and obsolete inventory (stock management) ; Root cause investigation and corrective action implementation to minimize future write-off risk (destruction). Replenishment : Validate replenishment proposal, ensure receipt warehouse capacity and resolve short/medium term supply constraints (ex: quality, technical…) to deliver produt (Value added pack, Point of Sales) on the agreed basis. Continuous improvement and reports - Monitoring/reporting on deviations in actual vs. planned inventory levels. Development and implementation of corrective actions preventing future variances. Ensure cross functional alignment and business ownership at multiple levels ; Proactively facilitating, re-engineering, best practices & consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Operations, Finance, and IT) ; Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets) ; Critical to deliver improved forecast accuracy and reducing inventory days and logistics costs ; Ensure and maintain a robust alert system ; Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard procedures for demand planning (processes and systems) ; Excess and obsolete inventory expense forecasting.Measures of success
Measures of SuccessCritical experiences for success
Familiarity with advanced planning technology and decision-support tools Demonstrated ability to use analytical and statistical models to analyze demand and prepare forecasts, preferably in APO Demonstrate an interest in personal learning and development Seek feedback form multiple sources about how to improve and develop Modify behavior based on feedback or self-analysis of past mistakes. Detail orientated Extreme accuracy Demonstrated ability to work in a cross-functional, team oriented environment: Ability to lead cross-functionally ; Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory ; Ability to challenge internal stakeholders, mainly Sales, to provide accurate required data on time. Excellent creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems that may not have one clear answer. Experience on Logistics, Industrial Engineering or related field or 2+ years forecasting or marketing analysis experience in the Food & Consumer Packaged Goods industry Fluent English Technical Skills: SAP, IBP, ERP, Reporting tool Functional Skills: Project managOur ways of working
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