Demand Planning Executive

• Consistently achieve sustainable Demand Plan Accuracy (DPA) and Bias improvement;

• Capture, prioritize, analyze and input Generating Demand events; customer, consumer & competitor; information; other external/internal trends and influences, which impact demand plan;

• In accordance with the Monthly Business Planning Process, communicate relevant information to related functions by:

- Highlighting gaps;

- Detailing impacts of proposed actions and related trade offs;

- Ensuring actions and Demand Plans are realistic and achievable;

• Use appropriate statistical models and parameters, interpret results to generate accurate base demand forecasts;

• Drive fast, appropriate actions to minimize the impact of deviations from the Demand Plan. Communicate these actions to stakeholders;

• Effectively use all Demand Planning system functionality to support the preparation of 18 months demand plan;

• Build and maintain good communication and collaboration both within Supply Chain and with Generating Demand, Manufacturing and Finance;

• Challenge the demand plan figures by providing input on a regular basis regarding promotions, new product launches, portfolio optimization, and customer behavior;

• Engage in NCE activities in order to have continuous improvements.

• Two or more years of relevant operational experiences especially in FMCG, at least one of the following areas:

- Supply Planning

- Commercial area (sales, marketing, CCSD)

- Customer service

- Other supply chain functions

- Finance: Business Planning/Dynamic Forecasting

• If not held a commercial role before joining Demand Planning, a mission to a sales related function is strongly recommended.

• English: fluently

• Good communication skills, interpersonal skills

• Good negotiation skills

• Experienced in SAP