Role Objective:

• Develop and facilitate the consensus forecast for the assigned brand on SPGR level aiming to balance between the relevant KPIs [Service Level, Forecast Accuracy, Bias & Inventory Value].

• Order management, securing customer service, distribution, inventory planning and waste management.

Main Accountabilities

Demand Planning (of the category & market assigned)

• Forecasting demand by analyzing sales data and market trends with the distributors

• Coordinating with Supply planners for on time and in full NPDs and Relaunches

• Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement.

• Data Analysis and Reporting- Generating regular reports to track key metrics and communicate performance to stakeholders.

Inventory Management

• Manage inventory at distributor effectively to secure product sales and devise improvement actions to maximize utilization

• Controlling demand & replenishment for items based on SKU classification

• Monitor, evaluate and build depletion plans for excess stocks, blocked stocks and short shelf-life stocks.

• Aligning with stakeholders plans to deplete short shelf life and excess stocks.

Reporting

• Report on inventory (DIH) and forecast accuracy monthly

• Monthly reporting on Waste risks and depletion action plans

• Report NS & IMS forecast accuracy by SKU for M+3 & M+1 for owned categories and markets monthly

• Track and report on distributor stock coverage progression & expected YE landing.

Collaboration and Communication

• Liaise with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, finance to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business goals.

• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on supply chain status and resolve any issues.

• Analyze demand issues and facilitate resolution throughout the supply chain

• Leading and delivering forecast cycles for business planning

Others

• Any additional analysis, tasks and duties, which would be required to fulfill the scope of the role as requested by the line manager.

• Work with the distributors to build their forecasting capabilities to ensure a stable NS forecast and minimum waste due to forecast fluctuations.