REF – 237656
CLIENT
My client is an international player within the cosmetics and beauty industry. They have an enviable portfolio of brands synonymous with luxury and quality.
ROLE
This Demand Planning position is responsible for all forecasting activities associated with customers and products. The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for their customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources
Based in the Supply Chain Department, the ideal candidate must have previous experience in a busy office environment, balancing full workloads with regular deadlines.
CANDIDATE
The person needs to have around Two to Three years of experience in the industry.
Be experienced in APICS or other forecasting Certification preferred.
Demonstrate a proficiency in statistics, forecasting and
forecasting methods with an understanding of their
financial and operational impacts
Knowledge of SAP/APO, Manugistics, Lawson M3 or Oracle
Demand Planning or other software related to demand
planning is preferred
Experienced with other software packages including
Windows, and Microsoft Office
Strong analytical, organisational, decision making, and
presentation skills
Highly organized with strong time-management and
attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively
interact with all
teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast
process.
