Analyste, Planification de la demande / Analyst, Demand Planning

at  McKesson

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DESCRIPTION DE POSTE

Sous la responsabilité du Gestionnaire Principal de la planification de la demande, l’analyste de la planification de la demande élabore et gère les plans de prévision des volumes réguliers et promotionnels pour les produits existants et nouveaux par SKU, catégorie, client et lieu. Les responsabilités comprennent le maintien des paramètres d’entreprise et de système requis dans l’environnement de prévision pour préparer des projections précises et opportunes en unités, en dollars et en unités de taille équivalente. Il aide l’équipe des opérations d’approvisionnement à collaborer avec les clients sur les quantités prévues et les engagements concernant les stocks passés et à venir. En outre, il est chargé de travailler en étroite collaboration avec l’équipe chargée de la stratégie d’approvisionnement pour communiquer et valider les volumes prévisionnels par SKU et au niveau global.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Demand Planning, the Analyst, Demand Planning develops and manages forecasting plans for regular and promotional volumes on existing and new products by SKU, category, customer, and location. Responsibilities include maintaining required business and system parameters in the forecasting environment for preparing accurate and timely projections in units, dollars and equivalent size units. This role assists the Procurement Operations team in collaborating with customers on forecast quantities and commitments on past and upcoming inventories. Additionally, this role is responsible for working closely with the Procurement Strategy team in communicating, and validating forecast volumes by SKU and at aggregate levels.

SECTION C – POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Working Experience

• 1-3 years’ experience in a related demand planning role (JDA Forecasting System experience an important asset)
• Experience in Retail / Wholesale / Cosmetics / Over the Counter / Food.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• High level of integrity, showing ability to challenge opinions.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent partnering skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate with various levels of management and employees.

Technical Skills

• Perfectly bilingual, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, planning systems, and replenishment systems an asset.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office products (Power Point, Excel, Word, Project and Visio).
• Knowledge of forecasting processes, forecasting systems and statistical analysis.

Other Skills and Capabilities

• Strong ability to handle multiple activities at the same time and operates under pressure to meet aggressive timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in a cross-functional team environment.
• Attention to detail, while maintaining a strong sense of summary and ability to synthesize.
• Team player.
• Ability to identify operational and tactical issues and proactively drive solutions.
• #LI-JT2

The incumbent of this position will provide daily support to internal and/or external clients outside Quebec and/or in the United States. Therefore, he/she must be proficient in spoken and written English. Please note that the number of positions requiring English language skills has been limited where possible.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson’s pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.

SECTION A – SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Forecasting (70%)

• Analyzes historical data and define key assumptions to generate, manage, and calibrate a statistical baseline forecast for all SKUs, categories, customers and location hierarchy levels.
• Captures sales forecasts and identify market trends to adjust demand based on SKU selection and pricing.
• Revises key assumptions and adjust demand plan based on past events, progressive quantitative analysis and inputs from vendors and customers.

Collaborative Planning (20%)

• Exchanges information with the Procurement Strategy, Supply Solutions and Hospital Distribution Solutions teams and makes proper adjustment to the forecast to reflect changes into contracts and shortages on the market.
• In collaboration with Account Management and customers, implements joint business plans including projected volumes and commitments on inventories.
• Liaises with Account Management, customers and suppliers to investigate gaps between forecasts, planned commitments and actuals.
• Responsible for achieving alignment on a single forecast number (SKU and aggregate) with vendors and customers.

Revenue Generation Support and & Execution Support (5%)

• Prepares assumption-based projections to help the management team understand forecast rationale for vendor and customer negotiations.
• Provides Distribution Center (DC) Operations with projections on DC capacity risks at aggregate levels in appropriate units of measure

SECTION B – GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Other (5%)

• Maintains relevant business knowledge of product categories and stays abreast of market and industry trends and conditions.
• Acts as a McKesson ambassador of corporate values.