Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

• Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
• Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for demand & supply planning processes and systems.
• Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy
• Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, insuring forecasting processes and methods 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 inventory levels).
• Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
• Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings with Marketing team, reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on brand transitions, new product introduction, and promotions).
• Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management.
• Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
• Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future

Skills and Qualifications

• Master degree is preferred in Industrial Engineering ,Statistics or related field
• Minimum 3 years related experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning or any related fields
• Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong knowledge of demand planning process within Consumer Goods Industry
• Experience using SAP (preferred) or other ERP statistical software packages
• Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
• Detail oriented & Extreme accuracy
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis and strong mathematical abilities
• Knowledge of turn rates, key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
• Ability to lead cross-functionally.
• Collaborative skills in resolving long and short positions in inventory.
• Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory.
• Good coordinator and able to work very well under high pressure