Demand Planning Manager - Retail

Job description / Role

My client, a multinational Retail FMCG organisation is looking to hire a Demand Planning Manager to support the forecasting, planning and S&OP function of the business.

Client Details

My client is a leading multinational Retail FMCG company that has been in the industry for over 50 years. With offices in more than 76 countries and 30,000+ employees globally, the organisation serves retail industry successfully

Description

The role of the Demand Planning Manager will include, but not limited to the following:

* Setup Promotional Events in JustEnough (JE) for the year
* Adjust Just Enough spikes as needed based on recent sales and/or strategic decisions
* Manage item and/or site supersedes and cannibalization
* Review forecast exceptions
* Set up New doors
* Review Programming Side-By-Side Calendar
* Prep/attend seasonal Planning meetings with brand team
* Attend consensus meetings with demand and supply
* Analyzing the demand trend & correcting the forecasting error to minimize the planning error at the chain.
* Present at corporate meetings (e.g. consensus) on FSS inventory position, key initiatives, etc…
* Drive monthly collaboration meetings with the brand and cross functional teams
* Question the activity based volume projections based on the success or failure of past activities

Replenishment Optimization 10%

* Manage Replenishment Parameters and support replenishment optimization
* Based on the analysis creates replenishment plan to manage availability.

Inventory Mgmt 20%

* Review and analyze inventory
* Perform and propose stock transfers as needed
* Review Inventory discrepancies and action
* Plan, Manage, Communicate, and Execute Returns of Goods on discontinued items, and post-holiday items
* Drive excess analysis and execution. Recommend aged out items and work with corp replen teams
* Maintain regular cadence of meeting with key stakeholders (e.g. brand teams, IS)
* Perform Sales & Inventory analysis
* Detailed review of OOS
* Place Opening Order for new doors
* Review and Analyze Counter SL, investigate as required to determine root cause and recommend solutions

Shipment Planning & Execution 10%

* Update Weekly Shipment Forecast and align with Demand Planning
* Calendarize & review with Sales Ops monthly ship plan for account

Assortment Mgmt 5%

* Communicate SRP /SKU edits, timing of disco and RTV requirements due to new season's assortment
* Ensure JE has the right SKU/Door set up

Job Offer

Competitve Salary + Salary

Requirements

For the role of Demand Planning Manager the ideal candidate must have the following:

* A minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in Demand Forecasting and Direct Store Delivery model
* Must have experience in either FMCG or Retail sectors.
* Must have experience in setting up and leading S&OP process
* Advanced level of Excel is mandatory
* Education in Supply Chain or Logistics Management
* Candidate must be based in the UAE

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

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The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.