Responsible for demand forecasts across all channels (DTC, DME, retail, and distributor) and customer care support, in all regions and global markets
Develop and maintain an 18-month rolling forecast at the SKU, channel, region level to inform global supply chain purchasing decisions
Identify demand risks and opportunities early and proactively recommend mitigation actions
Own and manage the global demand planning calendar, ensuring forecasts are timely, complete, and aligned with commercial and operational objectives
Lead the demand pillar of S&OP/IBP, ensuring alignment across Commercial, Supply Chain, Finance, and regional stakeholders
Partner closely with the regional sales teams to incorporate pipeline, promotional plans, launches, and market intelligence into the forecast
Collaborate with Product & Marketing teams on NPI, campaigns, and demand-shaping activities
Work with Supply Planning and Finance to align demand plans with capacity, inventory targets, and financial forecasts
Analyze historical sales, promotions, product lifecycle, and market trends to improve forecast accuracy
Develop, track, and report on key demand KPI’s including MAPE and forecast bias, at the market, SKU level
Identify trends, variance, and root causes of forecast error, and implement corrective actions
Drive data integrity and reporting accuracy to support decision-making
Conduct scenario planning for new products, market expansion, and promotions
Drive continuous improvement in forecast systems, tools, and processes, to improve visibility, agility, and decision-making
Requirements
Strong business acumen and analytical skills, complimented by effective oral and written communication
Benefits
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