Demand Forecasting Manager

Job Purpose

Support the Demand forecasting process to fit with Operating model and Core Commercial Cycle. Manage end to end demand forecasting (both volume and value) across assigned categories to improve customer service, reduce e2e cogs and working capital.

Key Responsibilities:

• Input into the key Core Commercial Cycle (CCC) meetings including Baseline, Forecast Review/Pre-Demand Review/Demand Review / Supply review.
• Lead discussion regarding to bottom-up volume forecast in Baseline, Forecast Review, Pre-DRM, DRM for assigned category and market. Raise Forecast gap between bottom-up sales vs. target with assumptions, risk and opportunities.
• Calculate stock replenishment forecast (Sell in) to distributors by SKU based on bottom-up sales out forecast, distributor ending inventory and contractual inventory cover day and release this forecast to supply planning hub and distributors.
• Work closely with Marketing, Regional Project and Supply Planning team regarding new products launches, product transition or other projects related to supply in the market.
• Coordinate cross functional teams to deliver sales gap closing opportunities as required for assigned category.
• Internal measurement and reporting of demand forecasting KPIs to drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias, working capital and customer service. Understand forecast failure and provide action plan to close accuracy gap.
• Update forecast tool information.
• Apply working experience and best practice to improve KPI and forecasting process.
• Other tasks as assigned by Demand Planning Lead.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business/industrial/supply chain administration or equivalent
• Minimum 3-5 years in position of Demand Planner /Supply Chain Planning or equivalent.
• APICS related certificate is a plus
• Demonstrates proficiency in forecasting, planning, and cross-functional coordination.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting tools and KPIs.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
• Experience with forecasting accuracy improvement and bias reduction.
• Familiarity with Core Commercial Cycle (CCC) processes.

None of us should ever feel like we are standing still. Instead, we want Haleon to be a place where we feel like we are always progressing. Improving everyday health takes dedication, energy, effort. So we look to reward your contribution with a benefits package that includes but not limited to:

• Annual bonuses that reflect Haleon’s performance
• Hybrid@Haleon – our philosophy to hybrid work and supporting individuals work/life balance
• Childcare support – we offer enhanced maternity and paternity paid leave options for those important times as well as child care options
• Life Insurance and Private Medical Package – with additional preventive healthcare services for employees to provide protection and piece of mind
• Health and Wellbeing - programmes that take care of you physically and mentally
• Development Opportunities - future-ready training, so your skills are always up to date within your role and company’s structure

Care to Join Us?

We will review all applications continuously and invite selected candidates further to the recruitment process. We will close the offer down once we find the best match to the role.

Apply now to hear more about this role and our journey changing the future of everyday health.