Specialist, Demand

Overview:
THE ROLE:
The Demand Planning Specialist is responsible to elaborate yearly/monthly forecasts to ensure proper country/region levels of inventory to meet distributors demand. The position plays a key role understanding current and future market trends as well to prepare predictions for new product launches. This position is also responsible to oversee the total finished goods inventory pipeline from global and local suppliers to the DCs. This position collaborates with different areas such as FP&A, Sales & Product Marketing, Global Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Distribution and Logistics, Finance, FGs & Production Planning, Global Project Management and Global Demand Planning. This role is in charge to analyze, calibrate and maintain planning parameters such as safety stock and transit times to ensure proper system replenishment signals.

HOW YOU WOULD CONTRIBUTE:

- Elaborate yearly/monthly forecasts to ensure inventory levels to support distributors demand.
- Conduct monthly forecasts review/analysis in alignment with FP&A insights.
- Execute forecast updates/uploads for entire portfolio in the system DEMANTRA.
- Collaborate with Product Marketing when preparing forecasts analysis for new product launches.
- Monthly alignment with corporate Demand Planning on predictions, global trends, promotions and changes in our sales model.
- Review entire supply pipeline from global and local suppliers to DCs to ensure service level.
- Conduct regular basis meetings with Finished Goods Planning Teams to identify any risk and propose solutions according to ASCP recommendations.
- Monitor the finished goods flow by working with local and Global Distribution and Logistics teams.
- Participate and present metrics in weekly/monthly meetings with different local and global areas.
- Monitor new launches project progress to help ensure meeting deadlines to allow for successful launches.
- Monthly/Quarterly parameters review and calibration in systems to ensure proper replenishment signals.
- Maintain track of Agile tasks assigned until completion.
- Collaborate with Legal and Global Regulatory Affairs to provide support on managing country regulatory changes.
- Collaborate with Global Inventory Management to understand inventory targets, inventory turns and working capital guidelines.

WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THE TEAM:

- Active role in an international structure and opportunity for development.
- Work in a very dynamic environment.
- Work effectively and partner with other leaders across the company to meet common goals.

Job Qualifications:
SKILLS AND BACKGROUND REQUIRED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

- 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing based environment in Planning, Purchasing, Distribution and Logistics.
- Excellent analytical, problem solving/decision making skills; ability to make timely, effective, fact-based decisions. Includes a strong working knowledge of massive data analysis.
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft office suite software (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, MS project, etc.).
- Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to perform and produce results in multifunctional teams in a dynamic work environment.
- Proven ability to develop collaborative relationships and influence up, down, and across organizational lines
- Knowledge of Demand, Planning, Purchasing, Distribution and Logistics.
- Must possess good mathematical skills and meticulous with details.
- Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and lead various high-level projects

Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) are a plus.

Languages:

- English
- Advanced Level (spoken and written)