European Demand Forecasting Super User (12 months)

Welcome to Haleon. Were a purpose-driven world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of just three years since our launch weve grown evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands including Sensodyne Panadol Advil Voltaren Theraflu Otrivin and Centrum lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now its time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity at the heart of everything we do. It unites us inspires us and challenges us to be better every day driven by our agile performance-focused culture.

About the role

• The European Demand Forecast Super User is responsible for supporting the statistical forecasting processes and in particular generating analysis for it to be used operationally at key pinch points in the Integrated Business Planning Calendar / Cycle; Complete remit for driving continuous improvement in all reporting and data analysis arenas as well as providing data support for problem solving and Ad-Hoc business issues as and when they arise
• Job comes with the additional responsibility of providing back up in inventory and analytics team and support cross functional and technological work across the wider Regional Supply Chain Management Team

Duties

• Demand Forecasting Calendar is fully operational and will have analytical responsibilities to support that rhythm of work.
• Manage product segmentation to ensure SKUs are grouped to optimise model performance and accuracy as well as to enable consistent planning
• Change on Change reports and de-kitting volumes so we can effectively compare and commentate on evolution of our forecasts
• Prepare root/cause analysis reports identifying and proposing the required conclusions and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Continuous Improvement Team / Global Process Excellence to identify the gap on current process and methodologies for continuous improvement enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency.
• Driving a better understanding of KPI forecast accuracy and forecast bias metrics across demand team through analyst support and shared with business stakeholders. Root Cause Analysis / Continuous improvement

Tools

• SAP APS / IBP
• Excel Power BI. Query
• Analytical Stories

Development

• Training can & will be provided APS / Power BI etc.
• Will acquire knowledge and insights and the business landscape of all markets in the European Regions and across all categories
• Work accurately adding value at pace will be empowered around continuous improvement and how to access / present information.
• Great opportunity to acquire knowledge throughout regional supply chain given would be exposed to all clusters markets and categories

Qualifications and Skills

Essential

• Proficiency in statistical analysis and forecasting technique and tools
• PowerBI / Power Query
• Experience and ability to thrive in a fast-moving consumer goods / healthcare environment would be an advantage
• Consumer / Customer first and business growth mind set
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and build cross-functional partnerships across the organization.
• Digital Literacy
• Flexibility to travel / visit European Markets

Preferred

• Proven experience in demand planning within the FMCG industry or a related field preferably in a multinational environment.
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Job Posting End Date

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. Its important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process we may ask you to share some personal information which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development refinement and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees.

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