Demand Planner in Kreis Neuss bei Kenvue

We are looking for a Demand Planner (m/w/d)

Location: Neuss

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead S&OP Process for part of MASS portfolio for DACH

• Review statistical forecast generated and provide input on any changes required

• Measure, track and report performance of the current statistical models and parameters

• Collect information and collaborate with other functions such as Marketing, Sales, Finance, etc. for demand shaping

• Generate scenarios considering products, past event data, customer/market analysis, cannibalization, substitution, and other relevant parameters

• Promo tracking ownership for responsible brands

• Looks for new ways to achieve better statistical forecasting performance

• Generate and update system forecast for new products and end of life exceptions

• Enables PLAN to deliver / improve service & inventory targets by delivering/improving forecast measures for her/his portfolio

• Provide demand input to CE S&OP to allow for transparency of risks and opportunities.

• Participates into Demand Reviews and other S&OP forums as applicable

• Represent the supply chain in Squad Teams

• Take ownership for SLOB avoidance and depletion

Requirements

• University Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Data Science, Statistics & Predictive Analytics. Supply Chain certification (APICs, IBF, etc) is desirable

• 2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain

• Experience with ERP (SAP R3, APO and BW), very good Microsoft Office user skills (esp. Microsoft Excel)

• Ability to apply project and personal leadership to successfully achieve project, team and individual goals

• Ability to build strong collaborative relationship

• Ability to target their communications as appropriate for the audience and make presentations to a small to medium sized audience

• Ability to challenge the status quo and evaluate processes to determine improvement needs

• Ability to translate market intelligence to forecast

• Understands forecasting techniques

• Has strong analytical skills

• Structured and process-oriented way of working

• Fluent English