Water Technologies, Hygiene, Energy Technologies, Food Processing, HealthcareIndustries
Requirements
Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
A curious attitude
Forecasting, sales, marketing or finance background
Exposure or understanding of supply chain functions
Can see the 'big picture' while paying attention to detail
Confidence to run meetings with sales and marketing teams to understand their sales forecasts, whilst bringing in your analytical skills
Ability to work well within a team and collaborate across different divisions
Be driven by continuous improvement
Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
Be comfortable and skilled at learning new ERP systems
Responsibilities
Using demand-modelling techniques, statistical analysis and liaison with Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance to develop sales forecasts
Develop aggregate demand forecasts and supporting assumptions on a monthly basis for use in the Demand Review and Sales & Operations Planning Meetings
Establish, maintain, and utilize forecasting tools and processes for developing the demand plan
Manage key KPIs to measure the accuracy/bias in demand forecasts to drive improvement
Be the day-to day point of contact for supply planning, including the master production scheduler, to manage change and balance supply/demand to achieve optimal balance of customer service levels and supply chain efficiency
Drive the Sales & Operations Planning process for assigned Business Units
Product Life Cycle Management based on Business Strategies