- Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation.
- Review and articulate historical sales trends, research demand drivers, and prepare forecast data and monthly demand review.
- Understand when statistical models can be leveraged or human intervention required.
- Ability to develop new item forecasts.
- Interact with sales, supply chain, and product management teams to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Utilize a collaborative approach to ensure current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
- Lead the monthly regional Demand Reviews and attend other required S&OP; meetings.
- Develop, maintain, and evaluate metrics, dashboards, reports, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
to ensure accuracy and optimal results
- Extract and integrate data from multiple sources using tools such as Microsoft Excel, Power BI, SAP, and IBP.
- Utilize Business Intelligence tools for ad hoc analysis and reporting.
- Analyze data to provide detailed analysis supporting decision-making initiatives.
- Ability to capture assumptions used and articulate impacts on demand plan.
- Research, implement, and drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes through collaboration with local SCM and General DP and IBP Lead.