Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models
Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models based on real-time data
Identify demand patterns, seasonality, and market shifts to anticipate future needs
Collaborate with Supply Planning to balance supply and demand to avoid stockouts or excess inventory
Be responsible for BUs planning template (IBP/SAP) ensuring that the system is deployed, utilized fully and proper system settings are maintained
Keep responsibility for system maintenance and IT ticket management
Champion S&OP to drive the change management and continuous improvement across countries to achieve the S&OP vision, objectives, and desired benefits
Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations to align forecasts with promotional activities and product launches
Provide insights to finance teams for budgeting and revenue planning
Prepare regular demand reports for management, highlighting risks and opportunities
Drive forecast accuracy, MAPE and BIAS targets with the local teams
Implement forecasting tools and software to enhance accuracy

Minimum 5-10 years of proven Demand / Supply Chain Planning experience
Strong knowledge of commercial forecasting methods
Experience of working with Demand Planning systems in a defined planning cycle required
Must have a strong understanding and experience of S&OP/IBP and demand management principles and processes coupled with end-to-end supply chain operational processes
Experience of introducing/working with supply chain solutions, software and systems is beneficial
SAP experience is highly desirable
Hands on experience of SAP IBP Demand Planning advantageous
College / University degree with a major in Supply Chain management and/or Commercial Business Management
APICs certification a plus
Oliver Wight or similar Sales & Operations Planning / Integrated Business Management certified courses a plus
Fluent in English

Demand & Supply Planner

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