POSITION SNAPSHOT:
- Location: Head Office, Ho Chi Minh City
- Company: Nestlé Viet Nam
- Full time
A DAY IN LIFE:
- Consistently achieve sustainable Demand Plan Accuracy (DPA) and Bias improvement;
- Capture, prioritize, analyze and input Generating Demand events; customer, consumer & competitor; information; other external/internal trends and influences, which impact demand plan;
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In accordance with the Monthly Business Planning Process, communicate relevant information to related functions by highlighting gaps;
- Detailing impacts of proposed actions and related trade offs;
- Ensuring actions and Demand Plans are realistic and achievable;
- Use appropriate statistical models and parameters, interpret results to generate accurate base demand forecasts;
- Drive fast, appropriate actions to minimize the impact of deviations from the Demand Plan. Communicate these actions to stakeholders;
- Effectively use all Demand Planning system functionality to support the preparation of 18 months demand plan;
- Build and maintain good communication and collaboration both within Supply Chain and with Generating Demand, Manufacturing and Finance;
- Challenge the demand plan figures by providing input on a regular basis regarding promotions, new product launches, portfolio optimization, and customer behavior;
- Engage in NCE activities in order to have continuous improvements.
WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL:
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Minimum 2 years of relevant operational experience, preferably in FMCG, in at least one of the following areas:
- Supply Planning
- Commercial area (Sales, Marketing, CCSD)
- Customer Service
- Other supply chain functions
- Finance: Business Planning/Dynamic Forecasting
- Candidates without prior commercial experience are strongly encouraged to complete a mission in a sales-related function before joining Demand Planning.
- Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively across departments
- Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Solid negotiation skills to manage supplier terms and support demand planning decisions
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