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Demand & Supply planning Mgr Benelux

Posted 22 Mar 2024
Work experience
5 to 7 years
Full-time / part-time
Full-time
Job function
Degree level
Required languages
English (Fluent)
Dutch (Fluent)

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Job Title Demand & Supply planning Mgr Benelux

Business Unit Royal Canin Benelux

Team Supply Chain

Location Veghel

Job Purpose:

The Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for leading the forecasting process for Royal Canin products. The Demand Planning Manager will support the periodical demand management review (S&OP+) and work closely with Marketing and Sales to develop an accurate forecast and coordinate distribution planning.

He or She will develop/use the Demand Planning tool to create a 18 month rolling forecast for sales/supply planning. Analyzing historical sales & consumption trends, channel inventory positioning and working with Commercial organization (Marketing and Sales) to incorporate Marketing plans & assumptions will be key aspects of this position.

Deliver forecast accuracy that drives appropriate inventory levels as well as service levels that meet or exceed customer requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the forecasting process which includes the integration of historical sales trends, researching of demand drivers (competitive responses, trend, substitution effects, etc), development of Statistical forecast models and incorporating marketing assumptions to develop a rolling 18 month forecast.

• Interface with Marketing and Sales teams to incorporate market insights into the forecast.

• Support periodical Demand Management Review with Franchise heads to ensure clear communication regarding forecast, forecast variances and changes. Also ensure updated forecast assumptions are reflected in the demand plan.

• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, customers, Supply Chain and finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.

• Interface and communicate with Supply Planning team on forecast changes. Work with supply teams to understand product constraints and impact on demand

• Highlight risks and opportunities to the sales plan

• Lead Process improvement initiatives within Demand Planning including best practices sharing to improve forecast accuracy

• Create and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.

• Measure Forecast Accuracy and determine Root Causes behind forecast variances as well as communicate and take corrective action.

• Liaison with Marketing and Sales teams relating to New Product forecasting. Work closely with SCM to ensure forecasts are in-line with proposed timelines for re-launched products.

• Coordinate distribution planning

Challenges:

• Drive continuous improvement in process and forecast accuracy

• Bring demand management review in S&OP+ to maturity

• Align promotions management within cluster Benelux

• Drive standardization & harmonization of processes between departments within the Benelux cluster

• Harmonize & looking for proposals about new ways of working within Benelux cluster

• Ability to interpret diverse data sets, derive and apply insights to generate a robust forecast

Person Profile:

  • Master degree in Business Administration or relevant experience in planning
  • Min. 5 years of experience in planning function or similar
  • Knowledge of:Expert in forecasting and in improving business processes. Has a strong passion for / and knowledge of harmonizing and improving forecasts through the organization and ensure perfect execution from customer demand to supply replenishment

Minimum requirements:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English is a pre.
  • Amount of travel: Since it’s a Benelux cluster the jobholder needs to travel to Brussel for a minimum of once a week
  • BI or Excel

Functional competencies:

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work under tight deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills. Ability to analyze complex data set and derive actionable conclusions
  • Ability to work independently and take initiative
  • Strong knowledge of Supply Chain Planning and Sales and Operations Planning

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As a Mars Associate, you have our ongoing commitment to your development as you work across our world famous brands. We tailor our mentoring and coaching to each individual. We help you build a better tomorrow, through support today.

FMCG
Veghel
Active in 80 countries
3,500 employees
60% men - 40% women
Average age is 34 years

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