-Generate forecasts by reviewing historical trends, promotion calendar, and activities available from commercial team;
-Drive discussion in meetings with commercial team within the SandOP process to produce unbiased forecast, gap identification or closure with sound facts and communicate supply constraints or business risks;
-To challenge forecasts when necessary based on trend analysis, MAPE and BIAS data, promotional and media phasing etc;
-Update, produce and publish reports including the monthly forecast accuracy report, SandOP Gap initial and final reports. Provide SKU volumes to Finance for Business Forecasts and Plan;
-Ensure out of plan issues are communicated in advance using the SandOP process to allow business alignment with relevant action points to address the issues;
-Ensure agreed forecasts are communicated to suppliers/intercompany source points via company defined system (such as SNP, RapidResponse etc) for stock planning;
-Plan replenishment of product to maintain supply service levels;
-Work with warehouse / logistic in ensuring stock arrival and availability
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; Requirements:-
-University degree related to the field of Supply Chain or Engineering
-Minimum 3 years' experience in supply/demand planning and determine priorities in a highly pressured working environment
-Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
-Knowledge on SAP APO, SNP is a must
-Highly analytical and fact-based decision making
-Able to work independently, think logically, challenge status quo, and consistently seek to improve current way of working to seek of productivity
-Able to manage multiple priorities in a rapid change environment
-Good understanding of the FMCG nature and business
-Good interpersonal skills and strong command of both written and spoken English.