What you'll be doing
- Review planning and forecasting outputs and communicate KPIs to relevant team members.
- Assist in the development of the Demand Plan where needed; determine what is required in the demand, supply and inventory plans to support business needs.
- Develop and test different options for stock size, composition and age profile and recommend optimum stock model to support agreed Demand and business plans.
- Implement inventory strategies based on cost benefit analysis as defined by the strategic objectives and goals.
- Set KPIs that align with multiple stakeholders  objectives for inventory optimization to attain short term and long-term goals.
- Lead supply planning efforts across functions to optimally fulfill business needs, including leading the S&OP process where required.
- Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to identify gaps, resolve supply issues, and improve service levels.
- Negotiate with suppliers and internal stakeholders; manage supplier performance via KPIs and SLAs.
- Manage a multi-brand portfolio, implementing inventory strategies aligned with business objectives.
What you ll need to succeed
- Demand & supply planning expertise, specifically in distribution planning.
- Experience worked on modules for demand & supply, forecast, stock cover, and monitoring healthy inventory.
- Experience in supply chain systems like Blue Yonder and SAP is a plus.
- Advanced Excel
Required Soft Skills:
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and challenge
- Assertive with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Not resistant to changes
- Adaptable
- Confident personality
- Resilient under pressure