About the role<\/p>\n
\tThe Demand Planner handles all SAP APO statistical forecasting and data integrity activities. \u00a0 Creating baseline forecast models to support the monthly S&OP process and owning and driving statistical forecast accuracy performance to achieve targets. \u00a0They will collaborate with the DP Business Partner on history adjustments to drive robust statistical forecasts. \u00a0Taking ownership for data integrity and ensuring the weekly forecast sent to Supply is applied to the accurate sku\/location.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Functions:<\/p>\n
\tBaseline Forecasting
\n\tData Management
\n\tS&OP Support<\/p>\n
Metrics (at country and at Africa levels):<\/p>\n
\tSales Forecast Accuracy – \u00a0Monthly and Weekly
\n\tSales Forecast Bias
\n\tForecast Value Add by step
\n\tSystem indicators \u2013 Skus with forecast and no sales
\n\tDemand Plan stability
\n\tExtreme error \u2013 Oversell \/Undersell<\/p>\n
\u00a0Generate base line statistical demand forecast for at least 18 months rolling:<\/p>\n
\tPro-actively works with the Demand Manager and the DP Business Partner, owning the statistical forecast and highlighting deviations to the shipment and\/or depletion trends.
\n\tUse and maintain the APO software as the primary forecasting system tool
\n\tCollaborate with DP Business Partner on all forecast history cleaning activities including documenting adjustments and assumptions (market trends, seasonality, promotions).
\n\tMaintain statistical parameters for \u201cbest fit\u201d model & generate a baseline at least 18 month rolling.
\n\tMaintain APO master data including CVC creation, disaggregation factors and attributes.
\n\tAnalyse outliers through appropriate reports and make corrections.
\n\tSupport scenario planning for promotions, innovation and major events (duty, economics change, etc.) through stat analysis.
\n\tProvide reports and insights to maximise the use of baseline forecast.<\/p>\n
Provide key input to S&OP\/IBP process:<\/p>\n
\tParticipate where relevant in S&OP process to align upon consensus forecast.
\n\tReview statistical input to planning and AOP process and challenge projected growth based on historical trends.
\n\tCollaborate with Demand Business Partners to conduct root cause analysis to identify drivers of forecast error and work together to take the necessary corrective action to drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and bias performance.<\/p>\n
Continuously improve statistical forecasting method:<\/p>\n
\tTest and implement new models
\n\tImplement standard methodologies
\n\tSupport system developments<\/p>\n
Experience \/ skills required:\u00a0<\/p>\n
\tProven experience in a similar Demand Planning role
\n\tBaseline understanding of the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes; Supply Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Inventory Planning, Conversion, Logistics, Procurement and Customer Service
\n\tDemonstrated proficiency in statistics and\/or forecasting methodologies with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
\n\tStrong analytical, organizational and decision making skills
\n\tGood communication skills \u2013 verbal, written and presentation.
\n\tProficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook
\n\tExperience with advanced planning software with Supply Planning (SAP APO system and Business Intelligence\/BW )<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( ) or<\/p>\n
diageo.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com<\/p>\n
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