Manager Finance and Demand Planning

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MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE

1.     Demand Forecasting and Planning:

·       Analyse demand and develop consensus-based demand forecasts at the SKU level on a monthly basis.

·       Incorporate trending/statistical techniques, inputs from sales and marketing teams, and market trend analysis into demand forecasts.

·       Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure forecast accuracy and prevent negative impacts on customer replenishment or inventory.

2.     Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):

·       Manage the financial aspects of demand planning, including assessing the financial impact of demand fluctuations on the company's performance.

·       Create financial models and scenarios to support decision-making related to demand planning, resource allocation, and budgeting.

. Engage with the finance team to integrate demand data into financial projections, budgets, and variance analysis.

1.     Inventory Planning:

·       Work in conjunction with Enterprise Planning and Operations (EPO) teams to optimize inventory levels based on demand forecasts, adhering to inventory holding norms.

·       Regularly review and balance inventory, identify excess inventory, and collaborate with finance and sales to address any obsolescence concerns.

2.     Divisional PL Controlling:

·       Oversee Profit and Loss (PL) statements from an FP&A perspective, focusing on Plan, Rolling Latest Best Estimates (RLBEs), and Actuals.

·       Collaborate with functional teams to set SG&A spending targets based on financial data and landing expectations.

3.     Financial Reporting and Insights:

·       Develop KPIs and metrics to measure demand forecasting accuracy, financial performance, and operational efficiency.

·       Provide regular reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators and actionable insights to management.

·       Support and/or lead the Implementation of systems. Support or be the Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and ensure the pre-work, UAT and related matters are timely completed. Provide on-going feedback.

·       Perform any other assignments as determined by Commercial and/or Finance management

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In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

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