Country Lead – Demand Planning

Country Lead – Demand Planning

Requirements

• University degree with a specialty in Supply Chain, Business, Data Analytics or Engineering discipline.
• In depth knowledge of demand planning, preferably from an FMCG environment, with more than 5 years related experience; knowledge of Replenishment and supply planning considered an asset.
• Skilled storyteller and Strong communication skills and stakeholders’ management.
• Demonstrate high accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional matrix environment to achieve common goals.
• Proven capability in building strong relationships with key stakeholder and multiple interfaces. And Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical, reporting and organizational skills. Must be detailed oriented and highly organized.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Finance, Operations, or Supply Chain.
• Knowledge of database managing and reporting tools, e.g. Power BI, MS Access.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Advanced Excel skillset.
• Exposure to Sales and Operations Planning processes ideally in an FMCG environment.
• Understanding of applicable computer systems such as: SAP APO, IBP is an asset.
• Experience on Leading a team and Excellent leadership capability and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Lead demand planning team for one of North America’s market.
• Maintain 24 rolling months consensus demand forecast at sku level, applying intelligence adjustments from internal and external sources when applicable.
• Manage demand forecast including baseline generation, innovation and other building blocks management.
• Maintain, analyze & publish monthly forecast metrics; identify and resolve root cause of deviation with the goal of continuous metric improvement.
• Document & challenge forecast assumptions and risks & Opportunities based on the analysis of key internal and external data.
• Provide detailed, timely forecast reporting across all categories for input to Consensus Forecast Review, Demand Review Meeting and Management Business review.
• Develop exception reporting to enable identification and management of forecast accuracy impacts and month to month forecast changes.
• Lead and own process changes and analytical reviews to continuously improve SKU level Forecast Accuracy and Bias, including monthly root cause analysis.
• Embed processes to support sales team forecast capability to drive enhanced service levels and reduced working capital requirements.
• Contribute to significant projects to transform the operating model, and deliver the benefits required including complexity reduction, Innovation, and working capital reductions etc.
• Provide support for baseline statistical modeling and blocks building to deliver enhanced forecast accuracy.
• Lead Sales & Operation execution process for Canada Market.
• Participate and lead the development of a consensus forecast for new item launches from ideation to commercialization in-market.
• Actively participate in IBP and S&OE processes.
• Work closely with the Supply Planning team to identify and resolve changes in demand forecast; drive solutions to mitigate customer service level risk and lost sales.
• Facilitate prioritization and decision making in case of foreseen product shortages.
• Take the initiative to identify, lead, and establish continuous improvement practices that improve supply chain and company performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Other useful credentials and training include CPIM and Six Sigma.
• Bilingual (French/English) is an asset.