Manager - Demand Planner

Regional Demand Planner is a key managerial position responsible for S&OP function within the region. Regional Demand Planner collaborates closely with Supply & Commercial function for the region. Role plays an essential role in the supply chain function by using analytical, marketing, and sales data of a company to effectively estimating future product demands and drive the demand planning process.

S/he will also play a critical role in driving the digital transformation of supply chain processes, leveraging existing and new platforms and tools to enhance planning capabilities for effective response to dynamic market environment

KRAs:

Manage the monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process with regions by balancing supply and demand

Work closely with region commercial team to provide accurate forecasts.

Create seamless flow of demand plan & deliver high level of customer service

Be an important stakeholder for commercial leaders to help delivering business growth while optimizing supply chain.

KPIs:

Forecast Accuracy

New product launches, tramlining, imports etc. Timely forecast closures in F1-F5 S&OP cycle

Out Of Stock control

Cross-functional alignment for Consensus building in S&OP meetings

Reconciliation of forecast vs. actuals & measurement (FA, Bias) Exception management (spikes/dips) in the month

System Adherence and Change Management

End-to-end ownership of demand plan

Mentoring junior planners or analysts O9 Adherence

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Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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