Demand Planning Manager

What will you work on?

This role is responsible to lead supply planning and demand planning teams therefore the responsibility is local SOP process, forecasting and supplying product to fulfill customer requirements.

How will you create impact?

• Create and update forecast models, incorporating all information obtained regarding sales, marketing, finance, business intelligence models and information from other sources such as Circana.
• Track specific trends for seasonal commercial cycles to include it in forecasts.
• Develop and manage processes for inventory planning in terms of Inventory level, lead time, Turns, Days of Supply and non-performing inventory at the Finished Good and Product Family level.
• Drive efficient execution of the SOP process with a mind for optimization.  Prepare Supply analysis in support of the SOP Process.
• Drive optimization of MRP and Replenishment activities.
• Communicate Supply Status including Production Forecasts to key stakeholders.
• Work closely with International and Domestic Sales Team to reduce/eliminate excess of FG, and expedite to resolve inventory constraints.
• Build strong working relationship with commercial teams to meet the needs of the business to maximize product availability through forecasting and planning.
• Monitor and help resolve customer service related issues for assigned products in support of customers, brand manager Sales parties.
• Proactively manage and monitor inventory levels.
• Ensure readiness of weekly and monthly reports. Review contents and formats prior to present to Senior Team during Supply Agreement Meeting, Buy Approval Meeting and Excess Obsolete Inventory Meeting.
• Build strong relationships with internal external stakeholders in an effort to, bring forth continuous improvements and improved KPIs.

What are your skills and experience?

• Exeprience in an Operations Planning role
• SOP and forecasting
• Expertise in Planning, MRP and SAP
• Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory activities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
• Experience in CPG sector would be a plus

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