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Location: Uxbridge
Purpose of the Role
Working with the Commercial, NPD and Marketing stakeholders to develop, maintain, and improve accurate short-, mid-, and long-term forecasts.
Optimise utilisation of SAP APO (DP/SNP modules) to enhance forecast reliability and streamline planning.
Key Responsibilities
Demand Forecasting & Planning
* Develop, maintain, and improve accurate short-, mid-, and long-term forecasts.
* Use SAP APO to generate statistical forecasts, adjust for seasonality, customer dynamics, and supply constraints.
* Analyse daily, weekly, and monthly demand patterns to optimise forecast accuracy in fast-paced, short shelf-life environments.
* Collaborate with Commercial, Sales, Category Management, and Supply Teams to align on forecast assumptions.
Data Analysis & Reporting
* Build advanced forecasting and performance models using Excel (including pivot tables, Power Query, Power Pivot, macros/VBA if needed).
* Track and report key demand planning KPIs such as forecast accuracy and adherence to S&OP sales plan.
* Provide insight-based recommendations on trends, risks, and opportunities impacting the demand plan.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
1. Support S&OP processes by presenting forecast updates, risk assessments, and scenario modelling.
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