YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Check accuracy of statistical forecasting and/or create baseline based on historical data.
• Liaise with country organizations to obtain enrichments, evaluate and incorporate changes into demand plans and document reasons for change.
• Regularly analyze KPI’s (e.g. forecast accuracy) and propose actions to improve performance in collaboration with regional demand planning.
• Ensure that an up to date 36-month forecast is maintained in related systems (e.g. APO) based on latest business insights.
• Closely monitor supply issues (e.g. stock outs and bottlenecks) in collaboration with supply coordination and identify impact on demand.
• Prepare and support S&OP meetings in line with global schedule, including but not limited to preparation of reports, analysis of issues and risks, as well as coordination of action items.
• Partner with supply coordination and country organizations to monitor shelf life and obsolescence and provide recommendations to avoid write-offs.
• Responsible for one division or business unit of a country / country cluster
• Support and live a LEAN and innovative way of working/culture through individual performance, sharing best practices across teams & SSOs.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor's degree in a supply chain management discipline related area
• 3 to 5 years related experience in supply chain management
• Must be a self-starter, with good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Strong SAP knowledge, especially APO
• Knowledge in MS Office  Digital mindset and knowledge in emerging digital technologies (e.g. RPA, Blockchain, AI, IoT etc.)
• Experience in operational excellence
• Highly motivated, structured and able to handle stressful situations  
• Strong in trouble shooting, problem solving and high degree of proactivity
• Results oriented
• Proficient in oral and written English; multiple languages an advantage
• Strong team player
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a multicultural environment