Demand planner

• Degree in engineering, logistics/SCM, business administration preferred
• Experience in a similar or an account management role
• Broad experience with statistical forecasting and exception based planning
• Advanced knowledge and experience with SAP based systems (JDA tool is a plus)
• Knowledge and understanding of demand planning and inventory management concept – APICS CPIM certification is preferred
• Advanced Excel knowledge and high analytical and numerical skills
• Influencing and persuasive
• Ability to challenge factually and work under pressure
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Planning and project management skills a must

• Create the baseline demand forecast: Use all relevant inputs (Statistical Forecasts, Historical sales, base CDP) and prepare a 18 months baseline forecast. This to be enriched on relevant input from Marketing and Sales (distribution changes, competition, pricing impact, market intelligence);
• Maintain 18 months rolling forecast in planning system in JDA DP and JDA SNOP, consisting of baseline forecast and promotional forecasts (Sales input) and NPI (Marketing input). Weekly exception based review and adaptation of short term demand plans in JDA DP using relevant inputs ensuring planning systems to be updated at any time;
• Availability and supply demand balancing monitoring of supply-demand and communication with SC to ensure the right supply intakes;
• Act as business partner and support Marketing/Sales/F&A with fact-based analysis and assumptions underpinning the demand forecast. Prepare inputs for the CO S&OP meeting to allow decision taking on the final CO demand plan, highlighting issues like excess stock, constraints etc.;
• Analyze operational planning performance of sales vs plan. Defines root causes/corrective actions collaborating with other functions as input for next planning cycles;
• Phase-in/Phase-out mgt: Recommend items for de-stocking based on inventory turnover/ageing and excess analysis. Maintain/control plans, highlight issues of supply-demand discrepancies;
• Inventory Management: Regular review of the commercial inventories. Recommend optimal safety stock levels based on requested service level and inventory targets. Review current and projected excess and ageing stock and drive PDCA.