Demand Forecasting Executive / Global FTSE100 Organisation

The Demand Forecasting Executiveis responsible for managingon-going monthly demand forecasting process to required quality and accuracy. To provide regular timely demand updates for monthly planning processes and long-term forecasting.

Accountabilities

To lead the monthly demand forecast process for the assigned customers, ensuring
alignment with Trade and Customer
To deliver robust demand forecasts (at SKU level) by incorporating correct demand signals, sales trends/brand plans, inventory levels and in market dynamics.
Report and track drivers of variance, cycle by cycle
Identify volume gaps and risks in forecast and communicate in a timely manner
Drive continuous forecast process improvements, via customer collaboration and support the business in delivering the forecast OTIF, to minimise write offs
Enforce compliance to forecasting processes by Trade, Brand and NPI Teams
Highlight identified constraints of forecast delivery to all process participants and
coordinate risks minimization
Present and participate in the monthly demand forecast meeting
Increase Forecast Accuracy at Product and at Customer level
Improve Forecast Bias
Improve Service Levels
Bring further insights and improve FA through Customer Collaboration

Key Experience

Highly numerate
Excellent excel skills
SAP knowledge is desirable
Strong understanding of Supply Chain processes, interactions and constraints
Open-minded, strong creative thinker with proven communication and analytical skills.
Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment