Demand Planner Specialist

JOB PURPOSE:
 

As a Demand Planning Specialist, you will drive the S&OP Process where you will work closely with our customer development (sales force), marketing, and sourcing unit teams to build an integrated volume and sales plan where you will participate in coordinating the delivery of the results and make shifts on the forecast based on consumption or business need changes, and hence will manage all downstream supply chain operations.
 

• Prepare strategic and ad hoc analysis.

• Monitor and evaluate KPI's. The process includes identifying gaps, recommending and implementing actions to improve performance in key areas.

• Review & maintain Demand and Supply forecasts for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.

• Use and maintain the Demand Planning tools: Excel Files, Power BI, RapidResponse and SAP.

• Proactive and Self-motivated to follow up or chase with multiple teams for pending information.

• Reconcile significant variances to discuss during sales and marketing assumptions.

• Interact with a collaborative and consensus approach with Sales, Marketing and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for alignment meetings & reviews, focused on understanding demand forecast drivers.

• Work with Initiatives and Marketing groups to size promotional and new launches forecasts. Coordinate and collaborate in S&OP meetings.

• Establish strong collaborative relationships with category and customer sales team.

• Interact with internal stakeholders.

• Orchestrate the implementation in country of the new Demand Machine Learning tool.

EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS:
 

· Master's Degree from a recognized university. (Engineering, Business Management or similar). Work experience in FP&A or any domain linked to forecast-related activities is appreciated but not a must.

· Excellent performance track record and highly disciplined.

· PowerBI + PowerPoint skills & Excellent MS Excel (intermediate to advanced level).

· Proficiency with any System applications (SAP), and/or any other ERP is appreciated as well as experience with planning systems (APO, RapidResponse) is appreciated.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to collaborate and partner on multiple activities.

· Adapts quickly to change into a dynamic organizational structure.

· Hard-working and with the ability to perform well in challenging complex environments, working well under pressure, and prioritizing within tight deadlines.

· Good presentation, influencing, and communication skills - Verbal and non-verbal.

· Ability to work with all Microsoft Office programs (advanced excel knowledge).

· Self-starter and have analytical, problem-solving skills.

· Understanding FMCG retail and customer structures.

· Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and management.

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ABOUT THE MAGNUM ICE CREAM COMPANY:

With expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall's, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry's, loved in 76 countries, we are the world's largest Ice Cream company leading the industry We have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (formerly part of Unilever) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers' businesses. Growing our people's careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. Here's what defines success in our organization :

· We are all about growth

· We operate with speed and simplicity

· We win together with fun

· We boldly innovate to disrupt our industry

· We care and challenge

· We are experts in the Ice Cream Category

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

Disclaimer 

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company we are interested in every individual bringing their 'Whole Self' to work and this includes you Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.