REF - 358190
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.
