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Job Overview Responsible to manage and own the day-to-day demand planning activities to a given portfolio to predict unconstrained future product demand. Utilize forecasting tools like Anaplan and leverage cross-functional relationships to gather timely inputs and update a consensus driven on-going forecast.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all demand planning activities needed to generate a SKU based consensus forecast for rolling 18 months period, which become the basis for operating plans and financial projections.
• Process owner for the demand planning activities below:
• Cleanse and prepare historical sales and seasonality data o Perform the Outlier correction process.
• Conduct Product Segmentation based on product characteristics such as sales volume, predictability, and seasonality.
• Use Anaplan forecasting engine to select a best-fit statistical method (review multiple demand signals and develop a consensus forecast that will support the downstream supply planning and execution processes). for the level of detail needed (SKU – Customer – Channel)
• Develop a statistical demand forecasting using Anaplan (demand planning software) to create a baseline plan for each SKU.
• Gather information from product teams about new launches and discontinuation of products (New Product Introduction and Product End of Life Forecasting)
• Gather market intelligence with sales and marketing teams about the timing of price changes, marketing campaigns and promotions that could affect demand.
• Effectively use Anaplan forecast Alerts and exceptions to drive business discussions and align on actions
• Become an expert on Anaplan with the ability to build and edit models
• Generate consensus forecast and validate / get buy-in with key stakeholders – run the monthly Demand Review/Consensus Meeting
• Create Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) for demand planning processes
• Responsible for achieving key KPIs:
• Forecast Accuracy (SKU – Customer – Channel)
• MAPE (Mean absolute percentage error) and Forecast Bias o Forecast Value Add Reporting
• Document all assumptions and overrides during development of consensus forecast
• Document and present monthly results to leadership and key stakeholders
• Monitor demand plan error at all levels of the process and develop continuous improvement actions to improve accuracy

The Recipe For Success

• Completion of University degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business or a related field
• 3-5 years of proven experience in Planning, S&OP, or Operations function, preferably within the consumer goods industry
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competency in statistical data analysis and modeling.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written; strong listening skills)
• Knowledge on ERPs and/or demand planning systems .
• Strong ability to influence stakeholders and manage conflict.
• Ability to prioritize demands and shift between conflicting priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must possess the financial acumen to manage, measure, and improve operational effectiveness and profitability
• Working knowledge of Agile methodology is an asset
• Strong computer systems (MS Office, Excel, Access, ERP systems)
• Working Knowledge of Lean/Continuous Improvement experience is an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive Group Benefits including Health Care, Dental & Vision
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Safety Shoe Allowance
• Employee Perk Discount Program
• Gym Membership at discounted price

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