Deliver statistical baseline

• Using the statistical forecasting engine, deliver a statistical baseline to different countries for a given portfolio. The selected models should be reviewed regularly.

Monthly Forecast review

• Review FC for a given assortment on a monthly basis using the demand analyst dashboards and take the necessary actions in a timely fashion.

Maintain & develop analysis dashboards

• Keep the current set of analysis dashboards regularly updated. Find opportunities to upgrade the current set of dashboards to improve user experience and data analysis capabilities.

Maintain DP Masterdata

• Where needed maintain the correct parameters in the MD to ensure proper forecasting of the assortment. Including but not limited to FC indicator, ABC XYZ.

Participate in regional roll out

• Participate in the scheduled regional roll out plan, by participating in workshops in different locations and organizing meetings online with the different countries in the region.

Review own portfolio

• Regularly review performances of own portfolio, performing the required analysis to understand if the FC delivered can be improved. Additionally, review which products or brands could be added to DA portfolio. By performing analysis and simulation to determine if the given items would benefit from moving over to statistical baseline method.

Training & Onboarding

• Participate in the training of new demand analysts as well as new demand planners to ensure proper continuity of tasks within the team and with the stakeholders.

Communication / relationship building.

• Communicate regularly and effectively with Supply Chain colleagues in order to receive the required information.  To communicate openly with the Demand Planers from serviced MUs so that information is received / given out effectively. To communicate clearly and respectfully, being aware of cultural differences.
• Develop effective, sustainable and beneficial relationships with key Supply Chain colleagues in order to improve planning performance. To build effective relationships with the local DP teams via regular reviews / workshops, visit in order to support the delivery of agreed portfolio’s statistical baseline

Process Improvement / Change Management

• Execute existing processes and systems within her/his area to ensure requested ways of working with regards to processes and systems, which enable the Demand Planning teams to deliver an efficient and high quality service.
• Deal with introduced changes in the organisation openly.

Reporting

• Complete any reporting requirements such as but not limited to History review, Service level impacts, brand deep dives in an accurate and timely manner.

Corporate / regional meetings

• Participate, where applicable, in the meetings arranged by MU, corporate or regional colleagues, either in person or via teleconference.

Projects

• Work on national and international projects, primarily with emphasis on supply planning; in certain cases to manage (sub-) projects by him-/herself.