Demand Planner
Demand Planner
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Job Description
DEMAND PLANNING
Responsible for managing the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and meetings for Finished Goods products and VISIT/POS items.
Responsible for the monthly cycle of SAP IBP tools and ensure fully adherence of demand planning steps of process.
Responsible for analyzing the historical sales data trends compare/choose the proper forecast models in SAP (item by item) and determine the Operations Forecast for proposal during S&OP meetings.
Collaborate with Sales to understand the sales demand plan challenge assumptions drive root cause analyzes to understand error in prior periods and highlight inconsistencies.
Foster collaboration and chair meetings with key Customers to maintain knowledge of customers practices and achieve consensus forecast.
Responsible for providing 18 months rolling forecast for Finished Goods and VISITS identifying risks and opportunities to the operating plan and financial framework.
Create a robust planning function to support continuous improvement for the Business.
Support the achievement and reporting of Forecasting Targets.
Provide to the Demand & Supply Planning Manager with Insights to conduct fact-based portfolio management.
SUPPLY PLANNING
Translate SKU monthly forecast to executable and effective supply planning according to the specified agreed guidelines from PPL HQ.
Responsible for the monthly cycle of SAP IBP tools and ensure fully adherence of supply planning steps of process.
Lead solutions of Demand and Supply imbalances.
Establish and manage inventory levels to ensure no out of stocks inventory levels according to business plans and ensure healthy product age according to the quality guidelines. Alert to the Operations Manager in case of risks in inventory management.
Manage product transitions of New and Phasing Out SKUs.
Manage 3PL rework program to ensure 100% availability.
Maintain and ensure accuracy of Material Master Data.
Provide to the S&D Planning Manager with a rolling forecast for 3PLs on inbound and outbound volumes.
Participate in the identification and assessment of the impact of changing the customer base.
Related to VMI Customers track customers stock levels create replenishment orders to ensure customers maintain the target days of supply and communicate to the customers changes in demand/supply providing excellent customer service.
Qualifications :
TECHNICAL
Effective usage of SAP SAP IBP Excel Add-in and SAP APO
Advanced MS Office skills specially Excel. Must be comfortable working with Pivot tables moderate excel formulas.
Power Pivot SQL VB Power BI active usage is highly desired
Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in areas of Demand & Supply Planning Sales forecasting and Marketing activities.
SOFT SKILLS
Quick adaptation to change
Challenge Status Quo
Ability to develop relationships with other areas of the business particularly the Sales Finance and Marketing Teams.
Ability to conduct complex quantitative and statistical analyses complimented with qualitative inputs from multiple sources to draw conclusions and make recommendations
Self-motivated team member who can drive resolution to issues with strong problem-solving skills.
Additional Information :
Bachelors Degree in Engineering Fields (i.e. Industrial Engineering) Masters degree in Supply Chain Business or related field is a plus
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
