Demand Planning Lead
Function: Commercial
Location: Lisburn
Contract: Permanent
ABOUT YOUR NEW JOB
As Demand Planning Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the demand planning department on the analysis of sell in and sell out demand to develop and fine tune forecasts. You will develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns and subsequently implement solutions to improve the accuracy of demand forecasting. You will be responsible for ensuring that the demand planning team within the business unit works closely with other sub-functions of the business units, including the Commercial Team as well as the Supply Chain, Commercial Excellence, and Commercial Finance Teams.
YOUR NEW KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Co-Manage the ICSC (Integrated Competitive Supply Chain) process with the Supply Chain Planning Operational Lead within the Business Unit, including Official BP and RE cycles.
2. Successfully communicate forecasts to stakeholders through regular forecast review meetings.
3. Support with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
4. Manage appropriate planning projects within the business unit that optimise planning processes, increase forecast accuracy, and customer service levels.
5. Conduct weekly and monthly forecast maintenance by addressing demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
6. Work with team members to plan, coordinate, and execute demand planning activities.
7. Maintain training materials and organise training for team members.
8. Implementation and use of any new Group/BU system and/or tools.
ARE THESE YOUR SECRET INGREDIENTS?
Essential Criteria
1. Experience of Commercial Planning.
2. 3rd level qualification in a relevant field or equivalent.
3. Experience using SAP, Excel, and PowerPoint.
4. Strong Internal and External stakeholder management skills.
5. Manage work systems and processes effectively.
Desirable Criteria
1. Power BI experience.
Skills: Commercial Planning, Power BI, SAP
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