Key Role in Demand Planning Process
As a key member of our team, you will play a vital role in leading the development and execution of the demand planning process. This involves ensuring accurate and timely forecasts across all product categories.
Responsibilities
* You will analyze market trends, sales data, and inventory levels to forecast future product demand, ensuring optimal product availability while minimizing excess inventory and planning bias.
* Creating sales, OIT, and inventory forecasts for ANZ is also a key aspect of this role.
* Contribute to the design and maintenance of advanced reporting frameworks, ensuring integration of diverse data sources to support strategic decision-making with high accuracy.
* Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to improve sales forecasting models through data analysis.
* Design and monitor a robust framework for key performance indicators (KPIs), providing detailed and timely reports that support strategic performance initiatives.
* Apply specialized knowledge to diverse team projects, ensuring effective solutions and innovative approaches to complex challenges.
Requirements
* Relevant experience and knowledge of financial analysis or demand planning are essential for success in this role.
* Understanding of the supply chain, procurement process, and flows, as well as S&OP process is necessary.
* A degree in Business Administration, Sales, Finance, Data Analytics, or equivalent, with experience in the medical devices sector being highly regarded.
* Excellent communication skills are essential, enabling confident interaction with executives and stakeholders.
* Deep analytical skills paired with commercial acumen to provide real-world insights that drive decision-making.
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive under strict deadlines.
* Advanced skills in Excel and solid knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, SAP, O9, and Salesforce are required.