Assignment Duration: Short-term (6 months) FTC
Primary Objective: Create, refine, and manage short-term demand plans and long-term forecasts at SKU, location, and customer levels
* Critical Function: Key participant in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) to balance demand and supply
* Scope of Work:
* Translate monthly demand plans into weekly or daily actionable plans
* Integrate market intelligence from sales and customer service teams
* Collaborate with global supply chain and inventory teams
* Facilitate decision-making when actual demand deviates from forecast
Key Responsibilities
* Develop short-term demand forecasts for all SKUs and product families
* Monitor deviations and provide data-driven insights
* Coordinate with customer service to detect short-term trends
* Liaise with supply chain and replenishment teams to maintain balance between demand and supply
* Update teams on changes that may impact medium-term planning
* Support the consensus demand planning process across departments
Required Qualifications
Knowledge & Skills
* Advanced demand planning and forecasting expertise
* Analytical and problem-solving capabilities
* Proficiency with demand management software and inventory systems
* Strong Excel, Access, and MS Office skills
* Ability to interpret data into actionable business insights
* Familiarity with S&OP/S&OE processes
* Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
* Self-driven, highly organised, detail-oriented
* Results-oriented with ability to meet deadlines and prioritise competing tasks
* Conceptual thinking with end-to-end supply chain perspective
Education & Certification
* Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, statistics, operations, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)
* Supply chain certifications preferred: APICS, CPIM, Lean
Experience
* In demand planning, forecasting, or market analysis
* Experience in reconciliation of demand and supply gaps
* Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
Success Metrics
* Forecast Accuracy: Mean Absolute Percent Error (MAPE), forecast bias, forecast value add
* Weekly rolling detailed forecasts
* Monthly rolling volume forecasts with key assumptions
* Alignment with cross-functional teams
Physical Requirements
* Regular standing, walking, and sitting
* Occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs
* Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
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