Position Details
• Consistently achieve sustainable Demand Plan Accuracy (DPA) and Bias improvement; • Capture, prioritize, analyze and input Generating Demand events; customer, consumer & competitor; information; other external/internal trends and influences, which impact demand plan; • In accordance with the Monthly Business Planning Process, communicate relevant information to related functions by: - Highlighting gaps; - Detailing impacts of proposed actions and related trade offs; - Ensuring actions and Demand Plans are realistic and achievable; • Use appropriate statistical models and parameters, interpret results to generate accurate base demand forecasts; • Drive fast, appropriate actions to minimize the impact of deviations from the Demand Plan. Communicate these actions to stakeholders; • Effectively use all Demand Planning system functionality to support the preparation of 18 months demand plan; • Build and maintain good communication and collaboration both within Supply Chain and with Generating Demand, Manufacturing and Finance; • Challenge the demand plan figures by providing input on a regular basis regarding promotions, new product launches, portfolio optimization, and customer behavior; • Engage in NCE activities in order to have continuous improvements.
