1. Support the International S&OP Process
- Actively contribute to the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance on demand forecasts and supply plans.
- Partner with regional and global teams to balance demand requirements with supply chain capabilities and business priorities.
- Prepare and present demand and supply insights to aid decision making.
2. Demand Forecasting and Planning:
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels (product, region, customer, channel) using statistical models, historical data, market trends, and commercial inputs.
- Monitor forecast performance and continuously refine assumptions to improve accuracy.
- Proactively identify and resolve demand-supply imbalances in collaboration with supply planners and supplier management teams.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner with sales, marketing, finance, supply planning and customer supply chain teams to incorporate market intelligence, promotional plans, and strategic initiatives into the demand plan.
- Support new product launches, transitions, and end-of-life planning by aligning demand forecasts with inventory and production strategies.
- Serve as the demand planning subject matter expert for assigned categories.
4. Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities to enhance forecasting tools, analytics, and planning methodologies.
- Drive automation and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and data integrity.
- Promote best practices and foster a culture of data-driven planning.
5. Analytics and Decision Support:
- Analyze demand data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends, improve forecast accuracy, and optimize inventory levels.
- Provide actionable insights to senior leadership to inform data-driven decision-making.
6. Supplier and Inventory Collaboration:
- Collaborate with supply planning and supplier management teams to ensure demand forecasts align with production schedules and capacity constraints.
- Contribute demand insights during supplier reviews and planning discussions to enhance end-to-end supply chain performance.