Job Purpose
Support the Demand forecasting process to fit with Operating model and Core Commercial Cycle. Manage end to end demand forecasting (both volume and value) across assigned categories to improve customer service, reduce e2e cogs and working capital.
Key Responsibilities:
- Input into the key Core Commercial Cycle (CCC) meetings including Baseline, Forecast Review/Pre-Demand Review/Demand Review / Supply review.
- Lead discussion regarding to bottom-up volume forecast in Baseline, Forecast Review, Pre-DRM, DRM for assigned category and market. Raise Forecast gap between bottom-up sales vs. target with assumptions, risk and opportunities.
- Calculate stock replenishment forecast (Sell in) to distributors by SKU based on bottom-up sales out forecast, distributor ending inventory and contractual inventory cover day and release this forecast to supply planning hub and distributors.
- Work closely with Marketing, Regional Project and Supply Planning team regarding new products launches, product transition or other projects related to supply in the market.
- Coordinate cross functional teams to deliver sales gap closing opportunities as required for assigned category.
- Internal measurement and reporting of demand forecasting KPIs to drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias, working capital and customer service. Understand forecast failure and provide action plan to close accuracy gap.
- Update forecast tool information.
- Apply working experience and best practice to improve KPI and forecasting process.
- Other tasks as assigned by Demand Planning Lead.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business/industrial/supply chain administration or equivalent
- Minimum 3-5 years in position of Demand Planner /Supply Chain Planning or equivalent.
- APICS related certificate is a plus
- Demonstrates proficiency in forecasting, planning, and cross-functional coordination.
- Strong understanding of demand forecasting tools and KPIs.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams.
- Experience with forecasting accuracy improvement and bias reduction.
- Familiarity with Core Commercial Cycle (CCC) processes.
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At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially.
Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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