Kloudhire

Position Summary:

This position provides leadership in the development and communication of the volume forecasts and associated on-going improvements within demand planning.
Using SAP/APO the planner will assess, deploy, and make on-going enhancements to support accurate volume forecasting through statistical modeling and facilitation of the S&OP consensus process.
Works with other leaders in the Demand Planning, Insights & Analytics, Sales, and General Managers, to continuously improve demand accuracy and associated analytics to explain changes in demand.
Directs the work efforts through on-going reviews of available inputs, understanding business drivers and supporting scenario development.
Influences and mentors forecast analysts and other cross-functional partners to improve overall analytical capability.

Position Responsibilities

Responsible for the Consensus Forecast. Aligned with assigned categories.
Drives/facilitates Volume Consensus process across Vice President/General Manager portfolio.
Layers in outside information on top of statistical forecast to determine consensus forecast adjustments to statistical forecast.
Focuses on understanding business and living w/brand managers to understand business drivers, inputs and initiatives.
Works with the General Managers and Sales counterparts to develop forecast inputs.
Ensures reasonableness of inputs.
Translates GM and Sales inputs for input into Volume forecast.
Provides inputs at both consensus and lower levels, as necessary, to ensure accuracy at all levels down to SKU/Month.
Conducts root causal analysis of business performance against forecast and pacing gaps.
Communicates key assumptions (i.e. merch calendar, distribution changes, pricing, etc).
Develops executive volume forecast summary including drivers.
Monitors Business Development/Sales monthly change review to identify new/changing sales inputs to forecast.
Facilitates the volume Q&A.

Qualifications And Requirements

B.S degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance or related field 2 to 4 years of previous experience in forecasting, preferably within food industry or other CPG-related companies
Experience in and/or exposure to S&OP processes and procedures, customer planning and/or supply planning Practical and demonstrated use of productivity/continuous improvement methodology in previous positions
Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
Thorough understanding of P&L including general management and supply chain cost structure
Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal
Methodology aptitudes & leadership in areas such as forecasting, team facilitation, problem solving, and overall solution optimization
Demonstrated ability to lead a cross-functional project team and appropriately manage multiple demands on time Experience training and mentoring others