Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts for a portfolio of brands, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align forecasts with market trends and promotional activities. Additionally, the role involves analyzing demand variances, identifying trends, and driving improvements in forecast accuracy.
* 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
Technical Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of customer service, order management, and physical distribution systems. Proficiency in planning tools and systems such as SAP, JDA Demand, BW, and Microsoft Office is also required.
* Strong understanding of customer service, order management, and physical distribution systems
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
* Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse teams
* Proficiency in planning tools and systems such as SAP, JDA Demand, BW, and Microsoft Office
Professional Qualifications
A university degree in Supply Chain or a related field is essential for this role. Relevant experience in demand and supply planning, forecasting, and inventory management in FMCG is also highly desirable.
* University degree in Supply Chain or related field
* Experience in demand and supply planning, forecasting, and inventory management in FMCG
Personal Qualities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as the ability to work effectively in a dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment