Demand Planner E-Commerce

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Demand Planner E-Commerce- a cross-functional position in an international S&OP function

What makes this a great opportunity?

The Demand Planner is the interface between the E-Com experts on a market side, commercials, finance and the supply chain department for the area in scope. The main responsibility is to understand the forecast and assumptions behind the E-Com business for specific markets, own and consolidate forecast information and to share it with all stakeholders as well as being a key part of the EMEA S&OP process ensuring achievement of monthly targets. Furthermore, the Demand Planner is contributing to the continuous improvement agenda for this important and upcoming business pillar.

•    It’s being part of the fast-growing E-Com agenda which is one of our strategic focus pillars
•    Collaborate across countries and functions within International and build network amongst company and with distributors
•    It provides great visibility and direct contact to senior management team as well as access to full business information in an international high margin industry
•    Position will provide insights into commercial, finance and supply chain, it is truly cross functional 
 

Role Responsibilities

•    Work closely with markets to fully understand drivers of the eCom forecast and customer specific developments
•     Provide overall picture for the eCom channel across the full region, enabling early mitigation of R&O
•    Demand analysis, challenging outliers, understanding market dynamics and external influences impacting forecast, ensuring consensus is reached and plans are fully aligned
•    Key stakeholder for gap mitigation and track execution of sustainable gap mitigation plans
•    Liaise closely with market key accounts, customer services pertaining to open orders, shipment delays, source of supply etc.
•    Be the interface between the commercials, marketing, finance and the supply chain department for respective markets as well as stake holders in the wider business
•    Contribute to continuous improvement and cross functional alignment

Outcomes and success criteria
•    Understand the eCom environment and unique needs quickly
•    Successful individuals quickly build close relationships across the business and to all related functions to run and facilitate an effective S&OP and decision-making process
•    Provide transparency on market/MU allocation and evaluate risks and opportunities to secure target achievement
•    In time delivery of an accurate forecast incorporating commercial insights to support decision making and monthly target delivery
•    Support for New RTM changes and transitions in the E-Com area
•    Drive continuous improvement and cross functional alignment
 

Qualifications & Experience

Required: Work experience in eCom, supply chain, finance or commercial in a cross functional international environment.  Experience in preparing presentation for and presenting to a multinational audience.

Additional: SAP skills highly valuable, English fluent and additional languages a plus, communicative and proactive attitude

Competencies:
•    Self-starter
•    Collaborative relationship builder
•    Commercial mindset
•    Adaptability/Flexibility
•    Integrity
•    Problem solving/Resolution
 

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