Demand Planning Executive

• Consistently achieve sustainable Demand Plan Accuracy (DPA) and Bias improvement;
• Capture, prioritize, analyze and input Generating Demand events; customer, consumer & competitor; information; other external/internal trends and influences, which impact demand plan;
• In accordance with the Monthly Business Planning Process, communicate relevant information to related functions by:
- Highlighting gaps;
- Detailing impacts of proposed actions and related trade offs;
- Ensuring actions and Demand Plans are realistic and achievable;
• Use appropriate statistical models and parameters, interpret results to generate accurate base demand forecasts;
• Drive fast, appropriate actions to minimize the impact of deviations from the Demand Plan. Communicate these actions to stakeholders;
• Effectively use all Demand Planning system functionality to support the preparation of 18 months demand plan;
• Build and maintain good communication and collaboration both within Supply Chain and with Generating Demand, Manufacturing and Finance;
• Challenge the demand plan figures by providing input on a regular basis regarding promotions, new product launches, portfolio optimization, and customer behavior;
• Engage in NCE activities in order to have continuous improvements.