Demand Planning WB Export Markets - (Temporary) - Leading candidate identified

Overview

Lead Collaborative Forecasting for WB Export Markets (Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Kosovo, Croatia and Others) in order to secure E2E process optimization through different project initiatives and good communication with distributors. Preparation and consolidation of volumes (short and long term) for IBP process. Collection and analyses of all X functional volume Build inputs. Identifying relevant forecasting metrics and build action plans behind.

Responsibilities

• Secure E2E process optimization through Collaborative Forecasting & Stock optimization with Export distributors
• Value stream mapping for export process (analyze, design and manage flow of FG and information
• Support Distributers in order to secure optimal stock (VMI tool, collaborative planning)

• Provide transparency  to changes in operational, Commercial plans and assumptions, risks & opportunities. Drive agility in process efficiency, decision-making & supply chain execution, to deliver optimal business results. Provide signal for right trade-off decisions amongst options/scenarios as opposed to a challenger of numbers.
• Create, maintain and drive the environment for Forecast Accuracy improvements: short term and long term. Reliability & quality of customer promotions and NPD’s in the demand plans by driving IBP process adherence.
• Build relationships externally with distributors and internally with sales teams. 

• Preparing data collection for Demand Monthly Reviews as part of Integrated Business Planning process
• Volume forecast (month 4-24), Volume gaps to target (AOP), Volume Forecast KPI performance and analysis)
• Perform analyses of the KPIs in order to capture Learnings and articulate Future opportunities
• Manage receiving orders process (including samples, redemptions and free of charge orders) in the system for a export distributors. 
• Accurate translate numbers from received orders to JDA system, keep up to date master data in the system (correct volumes on correct SAP code).

Qualifications

• University Degree preferably in Supply Chain, Economics, Technical or equivalent
• 3-5 years in Demand planning experience in preferable FMCG
• Proven ability to work collaboratively with several other functions: (finance, supply & demand planning, sales), either through specific projects, strategy setting and operational aspects;
• Experience in partnership working both internally and externally and quickly establishing trust and credibility
• Strong service orientation, takes initiatives and as a problem solver
• Experience in leading & delivering step-change projects (people and cultural)
• Solid understanding of IT systems and SAP knowledge
• Computer literate: Excel, Word, Power Point 
• Excellent knowledge of BU languages, excelent knowledge of English