Demand Planner (Food)

- Generating Monthly Forecasts for all departments. (on 12 rolling months)

- Designing and generating monthly statistical forecast reports

- Continuously improving forecasting techniques, method, and approach

- Relating and measuring the forecast accuracy

- Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, ensuring forecasting processes andmethods are followed.

- Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales,market trends, seasonality, promotions, and eventually tier 1 account POS and inventorylevels).

- Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creatingforecasts.

- Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes indemand and market trends.

- Lead forecast meetings with Marketing Managers, reviewing recommended sales forecastsand inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, andpromotions).

- Monitor and control full pipeline inventories to ensure availability as per requirements andminimize business waste.

- Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management(forecast accuracy).

- Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future

- Proactively facilitating, re-engineering, best practices & consensus between functionalexperts (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Operations,Finance, and IT)

Requirements

Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement, and planning.

- High proficiency in MS Office applications with emphasis on advanced Excel.

- Strong analytical abilities

- Strong knowledge of demand planning process within Consumer Goods Industry

- Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing

operations, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain issues

- Good communication and Team building skills

- Detail oriented

- Extreme accuracy

- Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities

- Ability to lead cross-functionally.

- Experience in managing end of life cycle.

- Academic: BA/BS college degree or its equivalent. MBA preferred.

- IBF (Institute Business Forecasting) is a plus

- Experience: 2+ Years in FMCG food stuff company