Demand Planner - FMCG

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Additionally, you'll collaborate with various departments such as supply chain, production, sales, and marketing to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and overarching business objectives and strategies.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Developing and maintaining effective forecast models based on historical and current data, as well as external factors that may affect demand.

• Analyzing and evaluating the accuracy and performance of the forecast models and adjusting as needed.

• Communicating the demand forecasts and inventory plans to the relevant stakeholders and ensuring their buy-in and support.

• Identifying and resolving any issues or discrepancies in the demand planning process and data.

• Providing insights and recommendations to improve the demand planning process and outcomes.
• Day to Day warehouse communication

KPIs:

• Out Of Stock: Not exceeding 3% Vs the topline monthly.
• In Market Sales Accuracy: S&OP compliance with sales forecast Vs actuals sales. Not less than Class A: 95%, Class B: 90%, Class C: 90% and Promo: 95% monthly.
• Purchase Accuracy: Not exceeding 5% Vs the total orders placed monthly.
• Ageing Stock Reduction: Monitoring ageing level with not less than 95% stocks between 0-6 months, 0% above 12 months. 5% stocks with active codes above 6 months on monthly basis.
• Expiry: Not exceeding 0.5% Vs topline on monthly basis.
• Near Expiry: Not exceeding 0.2% Vs topline on monthly basis.
• Data Management: Inventory involving Discontinue & Phase out Not to exceed 1% on volumes Vs total inventory on monthly basis.
• CFR (To Market): Not less than 95% Vs total volume invoiced monthly.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of Demand Planning experience within FMCG and non-food products
• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a similar role

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Job Specific: Organizational skills, Interpersonal skills, time management, negotiation skills, Presentation skills, priority setting, problem solving.
• Generic Skills: Conceptual thinking, communication skills, proactivity.