Demand Planner

Job description

Key job accountabilities

Establish the demand plan based on validated forecasts

Ensure logistical feasibility: exchange with MSL on mid-term issues (capacity, matching supply with demand)

Define the demand planning parameters taking account of service levels, stock levels and global Supply Chain costs

Plan local sub-contracting activities

Ensure the success of launch and promotional plan coordinating availability of finished products.

Manage stock levels (local and allocated upstream) in line with country objectives and analysis of excess/obsoletes

Collect MAD information on out-of-stocks or for low stock items with suppliers and challenge delays

Report daily on out-of-stocks to all contacts in the business unit

Calculate the service level indicators and report internally and to international logistics

Assist flow managers in the business unit in channeling stocks between sub-contracting and sales availability

Develop flow planning practices to build a competitive advantage

Technical & Professional competencies required

Managing complexity

Understanding supplier considerations and key parameters

Managing complexity in a large network, understanding the impact of the up-and- down stream actors

Sales planning process management and improvement

Advanced English skills

Operations insights

Demonstrate a positive attitude, personal drive to achieve and exceed targets

Flexible and positive approach when dealing with changes

Good prioritization and analyzing skills

Ability to work with tight deadlines

Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables;