Ample Foods - Demand Planner

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

- Demand Forecasting: Analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for products or services.

- This involves utilizing statistical forecasting methods, predictive analytics, and collaboration with sales and marketing teams to understand market dynamics.

- Inventory Planning: Collaborating with inventory management teams to determine appropriate inventory levels based on demand forecasts and supply chain constraints.

- This includes setting safety stock levels, lead times, and reorder points to ensure optimal inventory availability while minimizing carrying costs and stockouts.

- Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Participating in S&OP meetings to align demand forecasts with supply and production plans.

- This involves working closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, and production, to ensure accurate demand plans are incorporated into the overall business strategy.

- Collaborative Forecasting: Collaborating with sales and marketing teams to gather market intelligence, customer feedback, and promotional plans to refine demand forecasts.

- This includes conducting regular meetings and reviews to share insights and align expectations.

- Demand Variability Analysis: Analyzing demand patterns, seasonality, and market trends to identify factors that influence demand variability.

- This involves conducting statistical analysis, evaluating historical data, and identifying potential demand drivers to improve forecast accuracy.

- New Product Introduction Planning: Collaborating with product development and marketing teams to develop demand forecasts for new product launches.

- This includes analyzing market potential, conducting market research, and incorporating customer insights to develop accurate demand plans.

- Demand Planning Software and Tools: Utilizing demand planning software and tools to manage and analyze data effectively.

- This includes generating reports, analyzing forecast accuracy, and identifying areas for improvement.

- Performance Monitoring: Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate demand planning effectiveness and accuracy.

- This includes analyzing forecast accuracy, customer fill rates, and inventory turnover to identify opportunities for improvement and make adjustments to demand plans accordingly.

- Continuous Improvement: Continuously reviewing and improving demand planning processes and methodologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

- This includes staying updated with industry best practices, incorporating new forecasting techniques, and leveraging technology to optimize demand planning operations.

- Collaboration and Communication: Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including sales, marketing, operations, and finance, to align demand plans with business goals.

- This involves effective communication and coordination to ensure a unified approach towards demand planning and supply chain management.

Qualifications:

- Minimum qualifications

- Good years of relevant work experience.

- Min 6+Years of experience

- University Graduate

- Relevant Experience

- Advance Excel is must

Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong Supply Chain knowledge/skills

- Strong communication and organizational skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Demonstrated proficiency in Materials Management skills/methods .

- Relationship building with suppliers .

- Knowledge of finance, marketing, sales functions

- APICS training preferred.

- Kinaxis knowledge preferred.

Skills: demand,demand planning,forecasting,supply,food & beverage,frozen food,fast-moving consumer goods (fmcg)

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