Demand Planner - Gulf And North Africa

Job Purpose:

• To provide the business with robust volume forecast which will improve the accuracy of Sales forecasts, optimize resources, align inventory levels with peaks & troughs in demand, and enhance profitability of all product ranges.
• Pivotal link between the Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations teams in support of growths
• Effectively manage Demand process in the monthly S&OP Cycle.
  
  
  

What We Ask

• Responsible for managing end to end sales forecasting process for all customers/countries B2C customers and B2B customers, within Opco with links to internal S&OP processes and with various supply points (11 supply points).
• Key member in Business Team from Supply Chain liaising with other Commercial, Sales and Financial counter parts on country wise product growth and on New Product Developments
  
  
  

What We Offer

At FrieslandCampina, youll immerse yourself in a unique, globally connected culture, where collaboration with colleagues across all our businesses is part of daily life. Alongside a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we’re dedicated to your ongoing development, offering abundant opportunities for hands-on learning. Our informal, friendly environment fosters teamwork with passionate professionals who share your drive for excellence. At FrieslandCampina, we empower you with the autonomy and confidence to make a meaningful impact — helping to nourish the world while advancing your career

Vacancy Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Demand Planning Manager to manage various sales forecasting processes, monitor and assess effectiveness of those processes and drive continuous improvements.
• Develop demand forecasts (operational & tactical forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation (by customer and by SKU) for multiple time horizons (up to 24 months / 105 weeks) as part of demand planning process.
• Maintain demand forecast with horizon of minimum 24 months at customer and SKU level in ERP System
• Review historical sales trends, research on demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical demand forecast templates and evaluate the forecast results, generate baseline forecast with seasonality trends.
• Drive and Challenge building blocks & activities in the Activity review and Pre-Demand meetings
• Monitor volume performance against primary and secondary forecast and provide analysis on variances.
• Implement and achieve forecast accuracy targets & inventory targets.
• Review current Primary and Secondary forecast and suggest amendments to future forecast/mechanics.
• Work with cross supply chain functions to ensure early warning and quick reaction to potential supply issues and ensure most effective solution by managing and owning stock projection and coverage tools.
  
  
  

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but youre not sure if youre the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

Reports to Demand Planning Manager MENA with no direct reports

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