Demand, Forecasting and S&OP Management
• Work closely with the local and corporate executive team, sales, marketing, and operations departments to ensure that the company's sales and operations plans align with customer demand
• Define, implement and support the S&OP process for affiliates in the EMEA region.
• Support Forecasting activities for affiliates.
• Schedule and lead forecast review meetings with management on regular basis.
• Maintain demand planning processes to improve forecast accuracy.
• Analyze and provide insights on supply and demand constraints, potential risks and opportunities, and inventory optimization, develop effective mitigation plans.
• Monitor and analyse current and historical market trends and customer demand patterns.
• Assist in developing annual budgets and cost-effectiveness initiatives.
• Elaborate, maintain training materials and organize trainings to team members.
• Develop routine and ad-hoc demand related reports for management.
• Update forecasts for new products, seasonal products, discounts, promotions.
• Coordinate with inventory team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels.
• Consensus Sign-off of Business forecast in alignment of dispatch targets and year budget.
• Analyse Market and product trends in conjunction with Segment/channel teams to determine yearly sales/dispatch forecast.
• Identify areas for process improvement and develop solutions to strengthen S&OP processes.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics and KPIs.
Develop and maintain S&OP best practices and policies.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role [Demand Planning / Forecasting role] - ideally at EMEA level.
• Proven experience in demand planning, inventory management and S&OP management, preferably in the chemicals industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in demand forecasting software and tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence in a matrix environment.
• Exceptional analytical skills. Ability to interpret complex information and present in a simple way.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to challenge others constructively.
• Continuous Improvement mindset.
• Proven experience and strong leadership qualities with the ability to drive cross-functional teams towards common goals.
• Proactive approach, working with minimum supervision.
• Strong systems knowledge – computer literate with a strong analytical capability.
• Fluent French and English. Other languages a plus.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within the EMEA region.