Expertise in developing baseline demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends
Ability to perform market analysis and determine customer demands
Proficiency in building and sense-checking baseline and promo forecasts, performing root cause analysis, and providing permanent resolutions
Knowledge of forecasting and reporting systems to maintain integrity and improve forecast accuracy
Understanding of supply chain initiatives, lean culture projects, product discontinuances, SKU rationalization, and E&O reduction
Skills in facilitating Demand Review meetings and preparing ad-hoc analysis
Experience with rolling 36-month demand forecasts and customer portals (forecast, inventory, POs, returns, sales diagnostics, performance)
Responsibilities
Ensure future customer demand is reflected in the planning tool and advise the Supply team on customer needs
Work closely with D2C team to ensure forecasts are visible in the system respecting lead times, chase issues, and build consensus plans
Prepare ad-hoc analysis for Business Leads
Ensure active use of Customer portal for data such as forecasts, inventory levels, purchase orders, returns, sales diagnostics, and operational performance
Facilitate and drive Demand Review meetings with local Commercial and Finance teams
Work with Project Teams across the organization to support changing business needs (e.g., logistics changes, demand structure rationalization)
Closely collaborate and build relations with other functions (e.g., Supply Chain Directors, regional DFMs) and lead the team in achieving the same
Establish and maintain relationships with Commercial teams for consensus on promo activities plans
Ensure system reflects rolling 36-month demand forecast
Drive optimal forecast accuracy to achieve targets
Action market phase-outs and support product discontinuances, SKU rationalization, and E&O reduction
Align and support supply chain initiatives and lean culture projects
Build and proactively maintain relationships with supply chain colleagues across the region
Constantly seek opportunities for process improvements