Key Responsibilities
Operational:
• Ensure timely and accurate demand forecasts for assigned articles and categories.
• Analyze and cleanse historical sales data to establish a solid foundation for
forecasting.
• Generate statistical forecasts for short-, mid-, and long-term horizons (up to 52
weeks). ...
• Forecast sales for new product introductions.
• Calculate and refine promotional uplift in collaboration with other functions (e.g.,
Category Managers) to accurately forecast promotional sales.
• Review and analyze forecast results for regular assortment, promotional articles, and
future events.
• Manage exceptions identified by forecasting tools, focusing on key assortments (e.g.,
high-rotation, new, seasonal, promotional, competitive, and top-customer articles)
and take corrective actions, involving other functions as needed.
• Ensure proper aggregation and reconciliation of forecasts across all levels (article,
category, store, time) in both units and value.
Continuous improvement:
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Analyze recurring exceptions and propose actions to minimize them.
• Fine-tune forecasting algorithms and parameters to enhance accuracy.
• Maintain Master Data in system
Collaboration:
• Work closely with Category Managers, Department/Store Managers, and Sales teams
to optimize customer service.
• Gather market-related information from other functions (e.g., promotions, D&Rs,
new article introductions) to support forecasting.
• Incorporate market intelligence into demand forecasts.
• Lead cross-functional demand planning meetings to achieve consensus on sales
expectations.
• Challenge sales expectations from offer and operations teams through in-depth
analysis of historical sales data. Skills & Competencies
Primary Skills (Required)
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, sales forecasting and S&OP processes
• High proficiency in analyzing data, applying forecasting methodologies and making
data-driven decisions
• Hands-on experience with planning tools such as SAP IBP/APO, o9, BlueYonder/JDA,
Oracle Demantra
• Solid understanding of retail math and statistical forecasting techniques with SHL
proficiency recommended
• Advanced capability in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word with
familiarity in planning tools and ERP systems as a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence and build
consensus across functions
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple departments such as Category
Management, Sales and Operations
• Fluency in professional English
• Demonstration of cultural awareness and respect in cross-functional collaboration
Secondary Skills (Preferred)
• Experience with data mining and visualization tools (Power BI, SQL, MS Access,
Excel)
• Familiarity with JDA Fulfillment and Allocation
• Exposure to retail or wholesale industry dynamics
• Fluency in additional languages
• Strong aptitude for identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing
solutions
• Skilled in managing expectations and leading cross-functional meetings
• Strong social competence to connect, build networks and resolve conflicts
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
or Mathematics preferred.• Minimum 3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain
management.
• Experience on retail/wholesale or consumer goods / FMCG is a plus.
experience
7show more Key Responsibilities
Operational:
• Ensure timely and accurate demand forecasts for assigned articles and categories.
• Analyze and cleanse historical sales data to establish a solid foundation for
forecasting.
• Generate statistical forecasts for short-, mid-, and long-term horizons (up to 52
weeks).
• Forecast sales for new product introductions.
• Calculate and refine promotional uplift in collaboration with other functions (e.g.,
Category Managers) to accurately forecast promotional sales.
• Review and analyze forecast results for regular assortment, promotional articles, and
future events.
• Manage exceptions identified by forecasting tools, focusing on key assortments (e.g.,
high-rotation, new, seasonal, promotional, competitive, and top-customer articles)
and take corrective actions, involving other functions as needed.
• Ensure proper aggregation and reconciliation of forecasts across all levels (article,
category, store, time) in both units and value.
Continuous improvement:
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions.
• Analyze recurring exceptions and propose actions to minimize them.
...
• Fine-tune forecasting algorithms and parameters to enhance accuracy.
• Maintain Master Data in system
Collaboration:
• Work closely with Category Managers, Department/Store Managers, and Sales teams
to optimize customer service.
• Gather market-related information from other functions (e.g., promotions, D&Rs,
new article introductions) to support forecasting.
• Incorporate market intelligence into demand forecasts.
• Lead cross-functional demand planning meetings to achieve consensus on sales
expectations.
• Challenge sales expectations from offer and operations teams through in-depth
analysis of historical sales data. Skills & Competencies
Primary Skills (Required)
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, sales forecasting and S&OP processes
• High proficiency in analyzing data, applying forecasting methodologies and making
data-driven decisions
• Hands-on experience with planning tools such as SAP IBP/APO, o9, BlueYonder/JDA,
Oracle Demantra
• Solid understanding of retail math and statistical forecasting techniques with SHL
proficiency recommended
• Advanced capability in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint and Word with
familiarity in planning tools and ERP systems as a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence and build
consensus across functions
• Proven ability to work effectively with multiple departments such as Category
Management, Sales and Operations
• Fluency in professional English
• Demonstration of cultural awareness and respect in cross-functional collaboration
Secondary Skills (Preferred)
• Experience with data mining and visualization tools (Power BI, SQL, MS Access,
Excel)
• Familiarity with JDA Fulfillment and Allocation
• Exposure to retail or wholesale industry dynamics
• Fluency in additional languages
• Strong aptitude for identifying process improvement opportunities and implementing
solutions
• Skilled in managing expectations and leading cross-functional meetings
• Strong social competence to connect, build networks and resolve conflicts
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
or Mathematics preferred.• Minimum 3 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain
management.
• Experience on retail/wholesale or consumer goods / FMCG is a plus.
experience
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