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The Global Demand Planner is part of the S&OP team in the Supply Chain department and is responsible for forecasting sales volumes for selected range of products. The forecast is the central driver of the global supply chain planning process, triggering procurement of material components in the suppliers base and the planning of production across worldwide plants.
Job Responsibility:
Produce a full monthly forecast by Product families on a monthly basis for a horizon of 12-24 months
Develop and maintain semi-automated forecasting models and tools in forecasting software Forecast Pro
Calculate statistical forecasts that act as a baseline for the monthly Demand Planning process
Communicate with Worldwide Sales and Marketing teams to enrich the baseline forecasts with markets elements that are likely to affect the demand level
Run monthly Demand Reviews with local leadership teams
Closely liaise with Marketing and Product Divisions to incorporate phase ins and phase outs in the forecast
Gather, analyze and use all demand related data to include in the forecasts, like order book levels, bookings, sales opportunities, etc.
Present and explain forecasts at various levels of details to Senior Leadership as part of the monthly S&OP process, including variances with Financial Forecasts (Budgets and Mid-year Re-Forecasts)
Provide forecasts on an ad hoc basis when there are Last Time Buys for specific components with a certain supplier
Maintain forecast related SAP master data, like product Groups/Families
Requirements:
University degree in a numerical subject (Business, Economics, Engineering, Science)
5 years experience in a manufacturing company in a Supply Chain Planning role in an international and multi-sites context
Deep knowledge of MRP dynamics, inventory management and Bill of Materials concept
Strong analytical and numerical skills
Strong Excel, data processing and modelling skills
Databases querying skills
Capable to present ideas and findings in a clear way, with the ability to see the big picture and dig into the detail
Good communication skills with various levels of seniority, including VP level