demand planning manager

AB InBev GCC India

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   Manager, Demand Planning &ndash; GBS Commercial
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   Bangalore
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   Reporting to:
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   Senior Manager-Demand Planning
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   1. Purpose of the role:
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  The manager will be required to lead a team of demand planning analysts responsible for Statistical forecasting and post game analysis of the forecasts. The manager will also be required to lead tech and non-tech initiatives to improve the processes and the aligned KPIs. The manager will need to effectively collaborate with market counterparts from Supply planning and Commercial teams.
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   Will be responsible to manage statistical baseline forecast &amp; achieve best forecast accuracy for allocated Zone(s)
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   Analyze and understand thoroughly trend/Pattern/ Seasonality and product life cycle to select best statistical models.
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   Participate, Present and Contribute to market level S&amp;OP process from demand planning perspective.
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   Contribute and add value to the business through continuous improvement and process transformation.
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   Ability to understand and evaluate impact on current ways of operation due to modifications in process basics, technology enhancements, business changes etc.
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    People Management
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   Manage, mentor, and develop a team of analysts, fostering a high-performance, inclusive culture.
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   Oversee performance management, career development, and upskilling initiatives within the team.
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   Set clear objectives, provide constructive feedback, and guide team members towards excellence.
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    Process Improvement &amp; Innovation
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   Continuously monitor process performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for better efficiency and scalability.
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   Propose transformation opportunities within the process.
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   Post-Graduate in Supply Chain with strong fundamentals in Data Analysis, Forecast and Sales &amp; Operations planning.
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   Strong Understanding and 7-10 years of experience in Demand Planning/Demand Forecasting for seasonal and non-seasonal products and should be able to manage base forecast independently, familiar with statistical Modelling.
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   Knowledge of O9, Kinaxis or other similar tools for demand planning
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   Prior experience in FMCG, Retail Insights &amp; analytics, or consulting companies is preferred
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   Managed a team of 4-10 members.
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   Experience in liaising with stakeholder
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   Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint (Must Have)
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   And above all of this, an undying love for beer!
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   We dream big to create a future with more cheers
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Demand Planning Manager

Jamjoom Pharma

<p></p><div><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated <b>Demand Planning Manager Egypt &amp; NA</b> to lead and manage demand planning strategy, forecasting, and S&amp;OP leadership in Egypt. This role requires deep expertise in supply chain planning, strong analytical capabilities, and a proactive approach to cross‑functional collaboration. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring forecast accuracy, inventory optimization, and seamless alignment between commercial, supply chain, and manufacturing teams.</p><p><b>
Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li><b>
Forecasting &amp; Statistical Modeling</b><ul><li>
Develop baseline forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical algorithms.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b><br>
S&amp;OP Leadership</b><ul><li>
Lead monthly S&amp;OP meetings, integrating inputs from Sales/Marketing, Finance and Compare actual forecasts budge.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b><br>
Supply Chain Collaboration &amp; Inventory Optimization</b><ul><li>
Partner with supply chain to manage safety stock and expiry‑sensitive inventory.</li><li>
Manage tenders and demand surges.</li><li>
Ensure market‑wise priority and quota allocation during supply constraints.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b><br>
New Product Introduction (NPI)</b><ul><li>
Support launch excellence teams to forecast uptake for new drugs without historical data.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b><br>
KPI Tracking &amp; Continuous Improvement</b><ul><li>
Drive improvements in Forecast Accuracy, BIAS, and OTIF (On‑Time, In‑Full delivery).</li><li>
Monitor forecast vs. actual sales, analyze gaps, and implement corrective actions.</li></ul></li></ul><p></p><ul><li><b><br>
Operational Planning &amp; Communication</b><ul><li>
Prepare TM Sales plans aligned with TMS Forecasts and budget.</li><li>
Phase TM Sales plans across rolling 3‑month horizons.</li><li>
Act as the central communication point between JP Sales, Factory teams and distribution in Egypt markets and north Africa.</li><li>
Manage distributor inventory (Stock in Trade) to minimize out‑of‑stock risks.</li><li>
Contribute to budget and latest forecast quarterly processes.</li><li>
Lead monthly Pre‑SOP meetings with sales teams.</li><li>
Highlight sales order requirements, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.</li><li>
Lead projects as needed.</li></ul></li></ul><p><b>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in supply chain management, pharmacy, Engineering, or related field.</li><li>
Experience in a pharmaceutical company Is a plus. with at least 5 years in demand planning role.</li><li>
Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills<b>.</b></li><li>
Experience with SAP IBP, Six Sigma, and analytical tools preferred.</li><li>
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.</li><li>
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple priorities.</li></ul><p><b>
Competency</b></p><ul><li>
Strategic thinking and decision-making.</li><li>
Leadership and team development.</li><li>
Cross-functional collaboration and influence.</li><li>
Business acumen and adaptability in dynamic environments.</li><li>
English fluency spoken and written</li></ul></div><p></p>

Demand Planning Manager - Egypt & NA

Careem

<div><div><p>Careem is building the Everything App for the greater Middle East &mdash; making it easy to move around, order food and groceries, manage payments, and more. Our purpose is simple: to simplify and improve people&rsquo;s lives and build an awesome organisation that inspires.<br>
Since 2012, Careem has enabled earnings for over 2.5 million Captains, simplified the lives of more than 70 million customers, and built a platform where the region&rsquo;s best talent and entrepreneurs thrive. We operate in 70+ cities across 10 countries, from Morocco to Pakistan.</p>
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We&rsquo;re now entering our next chapter &mdash; one powered by AI. We&rsquo;re looking for AI talent: curious problem-solvers who know how to apply AI to build tools, automate workflows, and create real impact. Whether it&rsquo;s streamlining operations, enhancing customer experience, or reimagining internal systems &mdash; we want people who can make Careem work smarter and move faster.</i></b></p></div><div><p><b>
About the team</b></p>
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Careem Grocery is on a mission to reinvent the way people shop for grocery, pharmacy and retail products. As an exciting new vertical within Careem (a startup within a startup), we&rsquo;re in the early stages of building our product and have plenty of interesting and fundamental challenges to solve in order to achieve our ambitious growth goals in this burgeoning space.</p>
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What you'll do</b></p>
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<li>Demand Forecasting: Utilize historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts for our quick commerce groceries business.</li>
<li>Demand Variability Management: Develop strategies to manage and mitigate demand volatility, considering factors such as seasonality, promotions, and external market influences.</li>
<li>Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP): Lead the S&amp;OP process, facilitating regular meetings to align demand and supply plans, identify gaps, and develop action plans to meet business objectives.</li>
<li>Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present demand planning reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs), to senior management and stakeholders. Communicate forecast updates, insights, and recommendations to internal teams.</li>
<li>Inventory Management: Plan and manage inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing costs and stockouts. Collaborate with suppliers and logistics teams to optimize inventory replenishment processes.</li>
<li>Collaborative Forecasting: Engage with internal stakeholders, such as sales, marketing, and product teams, to gather input and align on demand forecasts.</li>
<li>Data Analysis: Analyze sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to identify patterns and drivers of demand. Utilize statistical models and forecasting tools to generate accurate demand projections.</li>
<li>Continuous Improvement: Monitor demand planning processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement enhancements to optimize forecasting accuracy, inventory turnover, and supply chain efficiency.</li>
<li>Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, logistics, and operations, to ensure effective execution of demand plans. Provide input and support for new product launches, promotions, and supply chain initiatives.</li>
<li>Systems and Tools: Leverage advanced demand planning tools, statistical forecasting software to enhance forecasting accuracy and automate processes where applicable.</li>
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<p><b>What you'll need</b></p>
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Successful candidates will have a passionate commitment to improving the lives of people, an insane focus on excellence and customer centricity, and a strong alignment with our core values and purpose.</p>
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<li>At least 4+ years of experience in a supply chain role or similar. Time spent in tech, logistics, or a start-up is a plus</li>
<li>Bachelors in Engineering, with a focus on Supply Chain or Operations Management is a plus.</li>
<li>Strong analytical capabilities, mastery of Excel is required. Bonus points for technical ability in SQL</li>
<li>Grittiness. You never hesitate to roll up your sleeves and address something hands-on, you persevere when others fall away</li>
<li>High level of attention to detail &amp; speed of execution, the role will require lots of daily operational follow ups.</li>
<li>Strong communication skills, as you will need to communicate with all levels of Supplier &amp; DC operation teams.</li>
<li>Self-starter - the ability to self-serve, investigate and get the data we require will make you much more effective in this role</li>
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<p><b>What we&rsquo;ll provide you</b></p>
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We offer colleagues the opportunity to drive impact in the region while they learn and grow. As a full time Careem colleague, you will be able to:</p>
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<li>Work and learn from great minds by joining a community of inspiring colleagues.</li>
<li>Put your passion to work in a purposeful organisation dedicated to creating impact in a region with a lot of untapped potential.</li>
<li>Explore new opportunities to learn and grow every day.</li>
<li>Work 4 days a week in office &amp; 1 day from home, and remotely from any country in the world for 30 days a year with unlimited vacation days per year. (If you are in an individual contributor role in tech, you will have 2 office days a week and 3 to work from home.)</li>
<li>Access to healthcare benefits and fitness reimbursements for health activities including gym, health club, and training classes.</li></ul></div></div><p></p>

Demand Planning Manager - Groceries

Abbott

<div><p><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></p><ul><li>
Fully responsible for the demand and supply planning in the country</li><li>
Provide leadership and partner with key stake holders within the supply chain teams to drive process improvement and meet business demands in some or all of the following functions: new product launches, product line transfers, end of life (EOL) product life cycle planning, purchasing, and inventory management</li><li>
Redefines systems, processes and organizational structures in order to maximize forecast accuracy and financial savings</li><li>
Develop strategies for improving operation efficiencies while improving service levels and optimizing inventory levels as well as operation costs</li><li>
Cooperate with local management for all initiatives implementation in the country</li><li>
Collaborate with other functions such as sales/marketing, finance, RA/QA and IT to intergrade business process and develop solutions</li><li>
Prepare inventory, scrap, operations cost forecasts and budget recommendations for management</li><li>
Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to demand forecasting, inventory processes/operations; measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management</li><li>
Develop employee in relations to training, performance management, career development and employee relations;</li><li>
Provide leadership by assigning goals which align to entity annual plans and department needs then manage team to execute goals through coaching and mentoring</li><li>
Achieve financial objectives by preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.</li><li>
Create and maintains departmental reports and track Key KPI as required</li><li>
Ensure compliance with established procedures and maintain effective internal control over customer service processes</li><li>
Develop and implement customer service policies, procedures/SOPs and ensure 100% compliance</li><li>
Apply continuous improvement tools to identify and eliminate the root causes of issues that may arise within the warehouse including managing corrective action</li><li>
Participate in teams, committees, events and training which improves the organization</li></ul></div>

Demand & Supply Planning Manager

Kraft Heinz

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><ul><div><b>All Posting Locations:</b> Dubai, Dubai, AE
</div><div><b>Job Functions:</b> Logistics</div>
<div><b>Date Published:</b> February 18, 2026</div>
<div><b>Ref#:</b> R-100340</div></ul><div></div><div><br>
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Job Description</div>
<p>As a Demand Planning &amp; Process Improvement Intern, you&rsquo;ll support the Demand Planning team in driving process excellence and digital transformation. This internship offers hands-on experience across the full demand planning cycle, exposure to cross-functional collaboration, and the opportunity to work on digital projects that enhance forecasting, reporting, and process efficiency. You&rsquo;ll contribute to both day-to-day planning activities and value-adding improvement initiatives.</p>
<div><b>WHAT YOU'LL DO:</b><br>
1. End-to-End Demand Planning Support<br>
<ul><li>Assist with data collection, validation, and analysis to support monthly and weekly demand planning cycles.</li><li>Participate in demand consensus meetings, collaborating with sales, marketing, and supply teams.</li><li>Help maintain and update demand forecasts, leveraging business and historical data.</li><li>Document and map core demand planning processes to support onboarding and knowledge management.</li></ul></div>
<div>2. Digitalization &amp; Process Improvement<br>
<ul><li>Develop or enhance Power BI dashboards and automated reports for demand and forecast analytics.</li><li>Support the transition from manual to digital planning routines, identifying automation opportunities.</li><li>Analyse demand planning workflows, suggest process optimizations, and help implement best practices.</li><li>Participate in projects to improve data quality, forecast accuracy, and scenario modelling.</li></ul></div>
<div>3. Project Ownership &amp; Problem Solving<br>
<ul><li>Take ownership of a process or reporting improvement project from scoping to delivery, with regular guidance from the team.</li><li>Present findings and recommendations to the Demand Planning Manager and relevant stakeholders.</li><li>Track and report progress, incorporating feedback to refine solutions.</li></ul></div>
<div>4. Learning &amp; Team Engagement<br>
<ul><li>Shadow demand planners to learn about end-to-end processes, tools, and planning meetings.</li><li>Engage in cross-functional meetings to understand how demand planning interacts with supply, sales, and logistics.</li><li>Participate in team discussions, share insights, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.</li></ul></div>
<p><b>WHAT YOU'LL BRING:</b></p>
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Science, or similar</li>
<li>Interested in supply chain customer service operations and digital transformation</li>
<li>Strong Excel skills; Power BI is a plus</li>
<li>Analytical, problem-solver, and detail-oriented</li>
<li>Clear communicator; comfortable with cross-functional teams</li>
<li>Organized self-starter who can manage deadlines</li>
</ul><p><b>Growth opportunities</b></p>
<ul><li>Learn customer logistics and supply chain operations in an international environment</li>
<li>Build skills in Power BI, process mapping, and digital reporting</li>
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<p>Dubai Office</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes</b><b>.</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Demand Planning Intern

General Mills

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India is among the top ten priority markets for General Mills, and hosts our Global Shared Services Centre. This is the Global Shared Services arm of General Mills Inc., which supports its operations worldwide. With over 1,300 employees in Mumbai, the center has capabilities in the areas of Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Digital and Technology, Sales Capabilities, Consumer Insights, ITQ (R&amp;D &amp; Quality), and Enterprise Business Services. Learning and capacity-building is a key ingredient of our success.</div>
Job Description:
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Demand Planner</div><div><b><br>
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Supply Chain</div></div><div><div><b><br>
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Mumbai</div><div><b><br>
Shift Timing</b></div><div><br>
1.30 pm to 10.30 pm</div></div><div><div><b><br>
Role Reports to</b></div><div><br>
Assistant Manager- Demand Planning</div><div><b><br>
Remote/Hybrid/in-Office</b></div><div><br>
Hybrid</div></div></div><div></div><div><br>
</div><div><b>About General Mills</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
We make food the world loves: 100 brands. In 100 countries. Across six continents. </b>With iconic brands like Cheerios, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Nature Valley, and H&auml;agen-Dazs, we&rsquo;ve been serving up food the world loves for 155 years (and counting). Each of our brands has a unique story to tell.</div><div>
How we make our food is as important as the food we make. Our values are baked into our legacy and continue to accelerate
</div><div>us into the future as an innovative force for good. General Mills was founded in 1866 when Cadwallader Washburn boldly bought the largest flour mill west of the Mississippi. That pioneering spirit lives on today through our leadership team who upholds a vision of relentless innovation while being a force for good. For more details check out http://www.generalmills.com</div><div></div><div><br>
General Mills India Center (GIC) is our global capability center in Mumbai that works as an extension of our global organization delivering business value, service excellence and growth, while standing for good for our planet and people.</div><div>
With our team of 1800+ professionals, we deliver superior value across the areas of Supply chain (SC) , Digital &amp; Technology (D&amp;T) Innovation, Technology &amp; Quality (ITQ), Consumer and Market Intelligence (CMI), Sales Strategy &amp; Intelligence (SSI) , Global Shared Services (GSS) , Finance Shared Services (FSS) and Human Resources Shared Services (HRSS).For more details check out https://www.generalmills.co.in</div><div></div><div><br>
We advocate for advancing equity and inclusion to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Job Overview</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Function Overview</b></div><div>
The GIC Supply Chain team manages end-to-end operations, encompassing planning, sourcing, manufacturing, logistics, and analytics. They strategically plan to meet market demands, optimize sourcing, ensure efficient production, and oversee the seamless movement of goods from production to delivery. The team employs advanced analytics throughout these processes, fostering adaptability and operational excellence. This collaborative approach ensures a well-coordinated supply chain that aligns with both organizational goals and dynamic market conditions. Link</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Purpose of the role</b></div><div>
The fundamental purpose is to drive improvement in forecast accuracy by optimizing the OMP statistical forecasting technologies, continuously improve the forecasting process, provide insights to the business partners (logistics and marketing division) to enhance business decisions and to support optimal service level.</div><div></div><div><b><br>
Key Accountabilities</b></div><ul><li>
30% of Time - Reviewing forecast and managing splits at an Item/Week/Location level in OMP for rolling 5 months considering customer promotions management on complex desks with higher volatility, profitability. Manage seasonality &amp; volatility with complex merch / rotations in Forecast considering business constraints.</li><li>
 30% of Time - Analysis, Actions and reporting on key performance metrics such as forecast error, Trends, Bias, and Demand sensing and collaborating with Supply Planning teams to help achieve business KPI&rsquo;s.</li><li>
20% of Time - Partner with Cross functional stakeholder to deliver actionable insights the company can use to reduce inventory, lower costs and improve capital asset utilization.</li><li>
15% of Time - Ensure data integrity in OMP at the item/location/week level across defined Customer channels. Leverage existing exception management reporting tools to drive improvement in forecast accuracy.</li><li>
5% of Time - Drive continuous improvement by examining existing OMP forecasting tools and processes and making improvements. Support projects and other efforts focused towards improving forecast accuracy and techniques.
</li></ul><div><b>Minimum Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Full Time graduation from an accredited university (Mandatory).</li><li>
2 years of related experience</li><li>
Good understanding of Demand planning processes</li><li>
Supply chain planning systems expertise preferably OMP</li><li>
End to end understanding of supply chain processes.</li><li>
Good statistical forecasting acumen</li><li>
Learning mindset</li><li>
Interpersonal effectiveness</li><li>
Effective communication
</li><li>Learning Agility
</li><li>Broad perspective
</li><li>Integrity and team player</li><li>
High level of analytical skills</li><li>
Functional competence in Demand management</li><li>
Ability to influence without power.</li><li>
Good interpersonal skills</li></ul><div><b>
Preferred Qualifications</b></div><ul><li>
Master&rsquo;s degree</li><li>
3 years of related experience</li><li>
Major Area of Study in Operations</li><li>
Professional Certifications: CSCMP, APICS</li><li>
Excel, Knowledge in ERP, and familiarity with functional package &ndash; OMP</li></ul></div>

Demand Planner

DRiV

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CPFR Manager, Supply Chain</b></div>
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Skokie, IL / US (Hybrid)</div>
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Role Summary</b></div>
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Own Collaborative Planning, Forecasting &amp; Replenishment (CPFR) with strategic customers to improve on-shelf availability, reduce out-of-stocks and inventory, and drive customer-facing service KPIs. Lead joint business planning, build customer-aligned forecasts, orchestrate replenishment health, and deliver continuous improvement through analytics, root-cause actioning, and cross-functional influence.</div>
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<div><b>Key Responsibilities</b></div>
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CPFR Ownership &amp; Customer Engagement</b></div>
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<li>Lead weekly &amp; Monthly CPFR cycles with assigned customers: demand alignment, order projection, inventory positioning, risk/opportunity management.</li>
<li>Facilitate Joint Business Planning (JBP) and handshakes across Sales, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Customer fulfillment teams.</li>
<li>Run retailer line reviews: promo/event ladders, assortment transitions, resets, seasonal/launch readiness, and exit planning.</li>
<li>Build and maintain collaborative forecasts using retailer POS, inventory, and forecast signals, reconciling with internal consensus demand.</li>
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<div><b>KPI Delivery &amp; Continuous Improvement</b></div>
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<li>Own customer-facing KPI targets:<b> Fill Rate, On-Time/In-Full (OTIF), In-Stock %, On-Shelf Availability (OSA), Forecast Accuracy (MAPE/bias), Weeks of Supply (WOS) </b>and<b> Inventory Turns.</b></li>
<li>Establish KPI governance: weekly dashboards, variance analysis, root cause classification (supply, demand, logistics, master data, execution), and corrective action plans.</li>
<li>Drive master data integrity (item/store/DC), order parameters (MOQ, lead time, min/max), safety stock and pack logic optimization.</li>
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<div><b>Analytics &amp; Tooling</b></div>
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<li>Build automated dashboards and exception-based alerts (e.g., OSA gaps, phantom inventory, late/lost POs, demand spikes, DC constraints).</li>
<li>Convert insights into quantified actions (e.g., PO pulls/pushes, allocation, ship window adjustments, planogram/pallet configuration changes).</li>
<li>Partner with IT/Analytics to evolve data pipelines (POS, EDI 852/850, iDOCs, ASN 856, inventory, store/DC data, lead times).</li>
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<div><b>Launches, Promotions &amp; Events</b></div>
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<li>Orchestrate promo/event demand lift models, pre-builds, allocation logic, and recovery plans; reconcile retailer and internal lift assumptions.</li>
<li>Lead CPFR readiness for new product introductions (NPIs): item setup, DC fill, store distribution, and sell-thru ramp; track launch KPIs.</li>
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<div><b>Cross-Functional Leadership</b></div>
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<li>Influence senior stakeholders to resolve constraints (capacity, materials, transport, allocation).</li>
<li>Create customer playbooks and &ldquo;lessons learned&rdquo; to scale best practices across accounts and channels.</li>
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<p></p><div><b>Required Qualifications</b></div>
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<li><b>5&ndash;8+ years</b> in Customer Supply Chain, Replenishment, Demand Planning, or CPFR (CPG, retail, or eCommerce).</li>
<li>Demonstrated success improving <b>fill, OTIF, OSA, and forecast accuracy</b> with a major retailer or marketplace.</li>
<li>Strong analytics: Excel/Sheets (advanced), SQL or Python a plus; experience with BI tools (Power BI/Tableau).</li>
<li>Hands-on with retail portals/data.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of EDI (852/850/855/856), S&amp;OP/S&amp;OE, inventory policies, and replenishment parameters.</li>
<li>ERP/APS exposure (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis etc.)</li>
<li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and the ability to lead cross-functional forums.</li>
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<div><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></div>
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<li>CPFR certification or APICS/ASCM (CPIM/CSCP/CLTD).</li>
<li>Experience designing KPI governance and exception-management workflows.</li>
<li>Category resets, seasonal build strategies, and promotion effectiveness measurement.</li>
<li>Familiarity with OSA/computer vision audits, phantom inventory remediation, and store execution levers.</li>
<li>Experience negotiating supply/logistics constraints with customers.</li>
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<p></p><div><b>Core Competencies</b></div>
<ul>
<li><b>Customer-Centric Problem Solving</b> &ndash; turns POS and operational noise into prioritized actions.</li>
<li><b>Analytical Rigor</b> &ndash; bias/variance analysis, cohorting (by DC/region/SKU), scenario modeling, sensitivity to lead time and MOQ.</li>
<li><b>Execution &amp; Accountability</b> &ndash; closes the loop from insight action measured impact.</li>
<li><b>Systems Thinking</b> &ndash; understands upstream/downstream impacts (factory DC store end customer).</li></ul></div></div><div></div>

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