Demand Planning & Forecasting Executive

at  British American Tobacco

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

• Publishing an accurate monthly demand plan for the business.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve demand issues as they occur.
• Implement new demand planning methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Managing, measuring, and reporting forecast accuracy.
• Compile and produce forecasting data for S&OP on a monthly basis.
• Maintain all planning parameters.
• Building internal relationships and problem solving.
• Gatekeeper for forecast exception process

QUALIFICATIONS AND ESSENTIAL ATTRIBUTES:

• Demonstrated demand planning experience, ideally within an FMCG environment with qualification related to the supply chain sector preferred but not essential.
• Solid understanding of inventory management practice and procedures.
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; and Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

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