Job Details

Important Updates from the manager

• Familar with basic excel forrmulas
• Must have reconcilation experience
• Excel expertise (V look Ups & Pivot Tables)
• Bachelors degree with 2-3 years of experience
• Implement and maintain demand reconciliation and processes.
• Develop metrics to measure forecast accuracy.
• Facilitate reviews with planning and supply chain.
• Must hav a finance background

Key Skills

• Excellent communicator
• Supply Chain/Demand Planning Procedure Experience preferred
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

• Demand Forecastings primary function is to develop demand based sales forecasts for all products.
• The forecasts will be developed using internally developed user models, statistical analysis and through direct interface with Marketing and Sales, Manufacturing Operations and Finance.
• Demand forecasts drive Annual Plan / Update and LBE sales planning, resulting production planning, LRP forecasts and required capital investment planning.

 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish models, databases and procedures for data assimilation and reporting.
• Develop contingency plans in advance to facilitate immediate action in response to demand changes that negatively impact inventory on hand for assigned area.
• Develop transition strategy and forecasts during product transitions including product launches, end of life, conversions and transfers.
• Lead communications to business unit cross functional management issues related to product sales forecasts and product availability for assigned area.
• Monitor monthly performance of sales and forecasts to identify and communicate trends that indicate gaps.
• May lead, direct, evaluate, and develop demand planning staff to ensure that the team’s resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met.
• In collaboration with Area's drive improvement in forecast accuracy and demand processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Statistics or Business

Experience/Background

• Minimum 2 years of Domestic and international interface experience
• Some Project Management Experience
• Some Financial Experience