Demand & supply planner

DEMAND & SUPPLY PLANNER

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze historical sales, market trends, distribution and market share to develop statistical forecasts and the Demand Plan.
• Partner with Sales, Finance and Operations to challenge assumptions, analyze forecast deviations and agree on the consensus Demand Plan.
• Collaborate with Finance & Sales to establish long term SKU portfolio management based on complexity and costs matrix.
• Support the monthly S&OP process and translate the consensus Demand Plan into the local Supply Plan.
• Develop weekly supply plans based on global supply, logistics and operational constraints.
• Manage inventory levels to prevent out-of-stocks and overstock, while maintaining healthy product age.
• Identify and resolve demand and supply imbalances and proactively highlight inventory risks.
• Monitor distributor stock levels and Days of Supply to ensure target inventory levels.
• Manage new product launches and SKU phase-outs.
• Maintain accurate Material Master Data and Purchase Price Variance.
• Collaborate with key customers and distributors to align forecasts and improve supply planning.

KEY RESULTS & DELIVERABLES:

• Provides correct long-term demand & supply planning depicted in global planning tools.
• Define and plan against an optimal inventory level in order to prevent OOS and overstock considering the market/supply chain volatilities.
• Continuous improvement suggestions and implementation through root cause analyzes within the Demand & Supply Planning process.
• Meet or exceed targeted KPI’s that include but are not limited to SKU Forecast Accuracy and Service Level.
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers, business units and Operations team members

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Forecasting or Supply Chain.
• Comprehensive knowledge of retail accounts operations, forecasting technology, systems, market research data and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills with the ability to make data-driven recommendations.
• Advanced Excel and strong SAP ERP / planning tools knowledge
• Strong leadership skills, can motivate and lead teams
• Strong problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluent English

CONDITIONS:

- Work at International FMCG company

- Modern, well-appointed office space with a casual and friendly atmosphere

- Competitive salary and benefits package

- Professional development and career growth opportunities