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Prof Planning Entry

The main purpose of this role is to manage and shape demand for all SKU and network centers of the region, based on statistical criteria and calculations, adding all relevant information from commercial area, and gaining consensus on one forecast that drives the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Calculate a baseline forecast, based on statistic models, and the cleansed historical data
• Add to the baseline forecast, all the relevant information from commercial area, about promotion and local trends and volumes
• Provide support and methodology to commercial area in the estimation of the impact of promotions or any other commercial activity
• Review forecast to allow Supply planning to achieve the cost and Service Level targets
• Provide mid-term aggregated forecast for the production capacity estimations and for warehouse and transport dimensioning
• Lead Regional Demand Review committee with commercial leads, gaining consensus on a single and agreed forecast
• Participate in Regional S&OP committee
• Understand drivers of forecast bias and provide corrective actions
• Participation in scenario planning process and machine learning

Candidate requirements:

• Must have graduated within the last three years.
• Experience in FMCG environment is valued
• Experience in PowerBI and data analysis in SAP IBP is valued
• Master’s degree in engineering, Business Administration or Supply Chain, Economics or Finance
• Fluent English

Functional technical skills required

• Analytical skills.
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Data Management skills
• Mathematical/statistical abilities
• Used to working in a fast-paced, complex, dynamic environment

Behavioural competencies required

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to perform in a command-and-control role under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders
• Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Attention to detail
• Agility