Senior Demand Planner

3 settimane fa

Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italia Ferrero Spa A tempo pieno
About Ferrara

Ferrara is a leading manufacturer of sugar confections, with a rich history spanning over 115 years. As the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States, we boast a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products under 20 popular brands. Our commitment to innovation and quality has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner in the industry.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Planner, Demand Planning to join our team. As a key decision-maker for demand planning in our customer forecast plan, you will play a critical role in driving accurate, strategic demand forecasts that impact the entire organization. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, and other cross-functional teams to develop and maintain demand plans that support our overall business goals.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop, maintain, and refine 36-month demand forecasts, complementing the Sales team's 18-month forecast.
  • Review statistical forecast outputs and incorporate insights from sales and market intelligence to ensure accuracy.
  • Analyze historical sales trends, demand drivers, and use statistical models to inform forecasts.
  • Understand and incorporate foundational building blocks of demand forecasts, such as store facings, store count, and product sales rates, to ensure forecasts align with market size and realities.
  • Validate demand forecasts by leveraging calculations using metrics such as sell-through rates, distribution coverage, and market penetration.
  • Collaborate with Sales to gather essential inputs, including promotional plans, customer forecasts, and new product introductions, ensuring these are accurately reflected in the demand plan.
  • Integrate external market intelligence, such as competitor activities, economic indicators, and category trends, to fine-tune forecasts.
  • Analyze and interpret a wide range of data sources, including historical sales, customer behavior, and market conditions, to improve the reliability of demand forecasts.
  • Track and improve forecast KPIs such as accuracy, bias, forecast value add, and fill rate.
  • Lead and facilitate monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings, ensuring a collaborative planning approach with internal teams.
  • Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to reconcile variances and ensure alignment of demand forecasts.
  • Provide input to Supply Planning on inventory strategies for existing products, new launches, and product phase-outs.
Requirements
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivot tables) and PowerPoint.
  • Strong working knowledge of SAP IBP, SAP APO, Tableau, BOBJ, and Circana/IRI data.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle large datasets and derive actionable insights.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and a high tolerance for ambiguity.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Demand Planning or data analytics.
  • Knowledge of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
  • Experience working within the food & beverage or fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry is preferred.

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