Demand Planner

Job description / Role

- Manage the business unit catalogue in the forecast system. Coordinate with sales, marketing and controlling teams the release of new products and promotions on the market
- Analyse sales forecast evolution including a weekly review with the main actors and build a forecast proposal based on historical sales
- Ensure that the validated forecasts are integrated in the information systems
- Establish the demand plan based on validated forecasts
- Ensure logistical feasibility: exchange with central logistics on midterm issues ( capacity matching supply with demand )
- Define the demand planning parameters taking account of service levels, stock levels and global supply chain cost
- Ensure the success of launch and promotional plan by coordinating availability of finished products POS1 and POS2
- Manage stock levels ( local & allocated upstream ) in line with country objectives and analysis of excess/obsoletes
- Calculate the service level indicators and report internally and to international logistic
- Develop flow planning practices to build a competitive advantage

Requirements

- Supply chain management know-how
- 3 to 6 years of experience in Demand & Supply Planning in consumer goods or retail industry
- The ability to managing complexity in a large network, understanding the impact of the up-and- downstream actors
- Sales & operation planning process management and improvement ( S&OP experience)
- Analytical skills and good understanding of figures
- Problem solving skills
- Strong excel skills

About the Company

Robert Walters is one of the world's largest specialist professional recruitment consultancies with 53 offices spanning 24 countries.

We've helped thousands of professionals find permanent, contract and interim roles with leading global corporations, small to medium sized companies and innovative start ups. Our specialist recruitment focus includes: accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, operations, legal, IT, sales, marketing, procurement & logistics, HR and support/administration.