You will develop the 0-24-month IBP forecast by brand and at the stock keeping unit (SKU) level.
You will coordinate, challenge and influence building block with input from sales, marketing and other partners. In addition, you will review the disaggregated short-term demand plan, which includes SKU/location mix and weekly pacing.
Finally, you will provide the finalized detailed demand plan by SKU to supply planners and adjust it based on feedback from supply planners or commercial teams.
How you will contribute
You will:
Contribute to the demand management cycle of the integrated business planning (IBP) process for your categories and to strategy and structure discussions
Liaise with the commercial and operational teams and develop ways to continuously improve communication between the functions to support the delivery of the business KPIs for their families
Manage forecast compilation process, which includes owning the short-term weekly plan and the long-term forecast (three or more months)
Interact with modelling team to generate statistical forecasting
Participate in the integrated business planning process and manage the demand planning tool
Perform root-cause analysis for continuous plan improvement for key service issues, forecast error and bias, and share output with appropriate leadership.
Education / Certifications
Bachelor's Degree in Supply/Logistics Management or similar Degree.
Job specific requirements:
Experience with forecasting methods and planning techniques
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities - data driven mindset
Proficient in Excel
Familiarity with Demand planning systems and data analysis
Detail orientated (to be able to interpret data and spot trends, anomalies etc within the data)
Proven ability to work effectively with cross functional teams
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Understanding of supply chain principles, inventory managements and the financial impact of demand planning
Organizational and time management skills
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Experience in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment, preferably in food or other fast moving, dynamic industry where shelf life is a constraint
Experience within an IBP/S&OP environment
Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on priorities and improving the plan
Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills - and able to understand and interpret data
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team player who can work with many other functions on a daily basis