Role Description:
As a strategic planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts to ensure optimal supply planning across the organization.
Your focus will be on maintaining product availability, minimizing costs, and improving freshness while reducing obsolescence.
* Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for a portfolio of brands.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasts with market trends and promotional activities.
* Analyze demand variances, identify trends, and drive improvements in forecast accuracy.
* Monitor supply outlook and inventory levels to support supply planning and avoid stockouts.
* Participate in sales and operations planning (S&OP) cycles, providing data-driven insights.
* Communicate supply risks and implement recovery plans to mitigate disruptions.
* Ensure data integrity across planning systems.
* Maintain audit trails and documentation for planning processes.
* Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage supply issues and ensure transparency.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives in forecasting and inventory management.
This role involves close collaboration with sales, regional planning, logistics, and customer service teams to ensure effective alignment of demand and supply plans.