Business Process Expert – Forecast-to-Plan
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Job Summary
We are Infosys Romania.
We offer business consulting technology and engineering solutions and end-to-end transformative business process management services to some of the worlds most iconic brands.
As part of a largescale global transformation a worldleading FMCG company has partnered with Infosys to redesign and elevate its Global Business Services (GBS) to worldclass standards. To support this journey we are seeking Business Process Expert (BPE) Forecast-to-Plan who will serve as the definitive source of knowledge techniques and functional expertise for the end-to-end planning lifecycle across GBS and will play a critical role in improving processes and ensuring operational excellence in our Bucharest delivery center. This is your chance for a once in a lifetime career experience playing a part in the creation of a fully independent new FMCG company and a greenfield GBS organization.
The role focuses on the functional intelligence of the F2P processacting as the ultimate troubleshooter for planning logic a master of the technical tech-stack (SAP IBP/Kinaxis/S4 HANA) and the guardian of process documentation. The BPE ensures that the granular execution of demand forecasting supply planning and inventory management remains best-in-class across local and global contexts
Your tasks in detail:
We offer business consulting technology and engineering solutions and end-to-end transformative business process management services to some of the worlds most iconic brands.
As part of a largescale global transformation a worldleading FMCG company has partnered with Infosys to redesign and elevate its Global Business Services (GBS) to worldclass standards. To support this journey we are seeking Business Process Expert (BPE) Forecast-to-Plan who will serve as the definitive source of knowledge techniques and functional expertise for the end-to-end planning lifecycle across GBS and will play a critical role in improving processes and ensuring operational excellence in our Bucharest delivery center. This is your chance for a once in a lifetime career experience playing a part in the creation of a fully independent new FMCG company and a greenfield GBS organization.
The role focuses on the functional intelligence of the F2P processacting as the ultimate troubleshooter for planning logic a master of the technical tech-stack (SAP IBP/Kinaxis/S4 HANA) and the guardian of process documentation. The BPE ensures that the granular execution of demand forecasting supply planning and inventory management remains best-in-class across local and global contexts
Your tasks in detail:
- Functional Authority: Act as the primary point of contact for complex queries regarding F2P methodologies including statistical forecasting safety stock logic and capacity planning;
- Methodology Governance: Ensure that the 3PSP applies the correct planning techniques and logic at the keystroke level maintaining alignment with Global Process Owner (GPO) standards;
- Complex Issue Resolution: Address and resolve high-level technical bottlenecks in the planning cycle such as systemic forecast biases integration errors between ERP and planning tools or incorrect MRP logic;
- Escalation Support: Support the Operations Lead by providing technical evidence and solutions for escalations involving the 3PSPs performance or system output accuracy;
- Definitive Documentation: Create validate and maintain high-fidelity Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Desktop Procedures (DTPs) that capture the intricate steps of the regional F2P process;
- Technique Optimization: Continuously refine planning techniques (e.g. fine-tuning forecasting algorithms or lead-time parameters) to improve regional accuracy and efficiency;
- Tool Advocacy: Act as the Super-User for SAP S/4HANA and advanced planning platforms (e.g. SAP IBP Kinaxis or OMP) ensuring the full suite of features is being utilized to drive automation;
- System Testing: Lead the functional design and testing (UAT) for system enhancements ensuring the technical architecture supports the practical needs of the EMEA supply chain;
- Mentorship: Lead the technical onboarding and continuous upskilling of the 3PSP staff and internal team members to ensure a high level of planning competency;
- Knowledge Management: Capture and codify local market nuances into the global knowledge base preventing knowledge silos within the region;
- Deep-Dive Diagnostics: Perform forensic analysis on F2P KPI misses (e.g. significant forecast bias or OTIF failures) to determine if the cause is technical data-driven or procedural;
- Master Data Hygiene: Provide expert guidance on the maintenance of critical planning master data to ensure the integrity of the automated planning output.
- University degree in Supply Chain Management Logistics Engineering or a highly analytical field;
- 12 years of experience in Supply Chain planning specifically within the Forecast-to-Plan (F2P) domain;
- Direct in-system experience with SAP S/4HANA and at least one major planning tool (SAP IBP Kinaxis or OMP) is mandatory;
- Proven experience acting as a definitive source of knowledge or a functional lead in a Global Business Services (GBS) or shared services environment;
- Exceptional ability to dissect complex datasets and translate them into actionable planning techniques;
- Experience working with 3PSPs with the ability to audit and correct technical execution at the keystroke level.
- Analytical Thinking;
- Strategic Vision;
- Communication Skills;
- Problem Solving;
- Collaboration;
- Leadership;
- Adaptability.
- Long-term and stable cooperation;
- Benefit platform;
- Organized training sessions during the first weeks and further upskilling courses (online with our experts);
- 22 paid vacation days in the first year plus 2 more paid vacation days starting with the second year;
- Modern cozy and central location in Bucharest;
- Teamwork in a multicultural environment;
- Medical subscription and life assurance.
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