JOB PURPOSE
Facilitates and coordinates the demand and supply planning activities to ensure that all work is within defined organizational network.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
S&OP Ownership:
- Lead the monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) cycle (MBR/DMR..etc) for export markets IMS and shipments level, ensuring all required inputs are consolidated in line with company guidelines and timelines.
- Maintain and update the export demand planning tool, capturing inputs from regional sales, distributors, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment across all stakeholders.
- Consolidate actual export sales data on a monthly basis to build a reliable base for developing accurate rolling forecasts.
- Sustain an 18-month rolling export demand forecast, updated monthly and uploaded into SAP, in full compliance with company standards.
- Establish early warning systems to highlight forecast deviations and market risks, ensuring timely corrective actions.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, finance, and supply chain to capture information on promotions, pricing changes, trade initiatives, and market dynamics that impact export demand.
- Utilize advanced data modeling and statistical techniques to improve forecast accuracy and scenario planning for export markets.
- Maintains the library of historical data and key learnings from previous months performance and release the data for those who need it.
SGNA Ordering Monitor:
- Oversee SGNA daily sales and provide Delivery Notes (DNs) to the 3PL to ensure proper execution of all logistics activities.
- Monitor and reconcile stock levels for SGNA and the US. 3PL on a monthly basis to maintain accurate inventory control.
Supply ability (Export Market)
- Prepare the Weekly supply planning reporting based on the available orders in system and make sure all data are within forecasted demand.
Responsiveness Measurements (Export Markets):-
- Monitor monthly export supply orders to ensure alignment with cut-off dates and share performance metrics with stakeholders.
Leadership:
- Ensure the effective achievement of departmental functional objectives through the leadership of the export demand planning function by setting objectives and managing performance.
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree or Equivalent.
- 2-4 years of proven work experience.
- Hands-on experience with SAP ERP or equivalent.
- Proficiency in working with MS office applications.
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise.
- Able to work independently.
- Good customer service attitude.
