The ideal candidate is experienced in building a robust demand plan that keeps optimum stock holding levels based on MOQ's, Lead time etc. They will be a strong and clear communicator who brings people on a journey, influences others to deliver against the assigned tasks and targets, within timelines.
The key areas this person is responsible for and owns are:
Day to Day:
- Works collaboratively with Brand Partners, Category and Customer Teams forecasting volume by SKU/customer focused, reviewing base sales, promotional volumes, NPD, Delists, inventory levels on a daily/weekly/monthly basis
- Reporting and measurement of forecast accuracy both inbound and outbound monthly, identifying key drivers impacting the accuracy. Distribution of reports to Brand Partners and Senior Management.
- Support annual planning for Brand Partners and the Johnson Bros business.
- Manage overall inventory stock holding in line with KPI targets and report weekly.
- Aged Stock Management, weekly report creation to identify stock at risk with key stakeholders, creating clearance plans to reduce costs associated with stock loss, and ensuring the cost to clear is understood and allocated against the cost holder.
- Produce weekly reports on KPI metrics, for Brand Partners, Category and Senior Management team.
- Manage in collaboration with our customs agent any inbound loads coming to Ireland from outside the EU.
Other Focus Areas:
Can contribute to the continuous development of the demand planning process and reporting
Repak Submissions
Improve inventory levels to minimise stock holding while ensure no OOS occur
Qualifications/Skills Required
Qualifications:
Third level would be a benefit
Knowledge/skills:
Excellent knowledge and min 2 years experience of D365/SAP4HANNA
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
An understanding of forecasting tools and ERP systems
Understanding P&L's and the key drivers they can influence
How to set a course and influence the divisional team to implement
Customs regulations
Knowledge of Irish Grocery and Convenience Retail Market
Experience:
Min 2-3 Years in a Demand Planning Role in FMCG either directly or via a national distributor
Experience of D365/SAP4Hanna an advantage
Will have demonstrated people results - management or influence
Resilience & persistence - based on experience of delivering results in challenging and fast passed environments
Experience of working as part of a S&OP process is an advantage
Experience working in the Irish Grocery & Convenience Market
Competencies:
Drive for results - successful record of delivering results and continually demonstrating a sense of urgency; knows the numbers; recognises the need for balanced growth; profit focused while acknowledging the customer landscape.
Setting the agenda - strong customer centric focus to support teams to identify opportunities, build and translate activity into executable plans.
Collaborating & influencing (internally & externally) - track record of building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, formal and informal networks (internally & externally), and communicate persuasively at all levels to ensure flawless understanding of clear execution and buy-in from team to build winning customer plans. Has demonstrated good people results with an eagerness to further develop people management skills. Can show effective experience and influence in large and matrix organisations.
Accountability
KPI's
Stock holding Targets
Service Level
Purchase forecast accuracy
Stock Loss
Operational
Input into Team & Cross Functional Meetings relating to stock management & forecasting
Support the continuous improvement of the Demand Planning Process, monthly internal and external meetings
