Demand Manager Brazil

Overview

Demand Manager Brazil – Haleon

Lead the process of generation and market sign-off on the most reliable forecast for all products in the market or markets under responsibility, coordinating cross-functional inputs to drive decisions on volumes based on quality data analysis. Provide visibility to improve supply and financial planning processes to optimize inventory, avoid write-offs, and improve customer service. The role is a key stakeholder for the General Manager and Leadership Team in the market(s) represented.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the process of generating an unconstrained and constrained forecast on a monthly basis (core activity in the IBP process).
• Enable monthly validation of business performance and support decisions to achieve commercial objectives integrated with finance by identifying, analyzing, and defining actions to cover risks or gaps against the Plan.
• Manage end-to-end demand forecasting across all brands to improve forecast accuracy and enhance customer service levels in line with external benchmarks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver sales gap closing opportunities as required.
• Define key forecasting roles and accountabilities across the business to align Sales, Marketing, Trade and Finance and drive a one-number mindset for decision making and forecast transparency.
• Act as unbiased and neutral Business Partner to the General Manager and LT.
• Establish and embed revised Demand Forecasting processes to support the Supply Chain Operating Model and Core Commercial Cycle.
• Establish processes to support key account and trade channel-specific forecast capability to drive service levels and reduce working capital requirements.
• Manage Demand Forecasting input into key IBP meetings (Demand Review, Supply Review, regional S&OP).
• Identify and understand forecast changes across short- and long-term horizons to support supply chain action and informed decision making.
• Ensure seamless handover of demand forecast and market intelligence to supply planning hubs to optimize inventory levels.
• Integrate Trade Spend/Net Sales inputs to prioritize cost-effective net sales delivery.
• Lead or contribute to significant projects to transform the operating model, including gross-to-net, complexity reduction, COGs, and working capital improvements.
• Develop technical and IT capabilities to support baseline statistical modeling and integration of forecast platforms for improved accuracy.
• Deliver long-range volume forecasts for plan submission and mid-year review.
• Internally measure and report demand forecasting KPIs to drive improvements in forecast accuracy, bias, working capital, and customer service.
• Provide a consolidated view of forecast trends and robustness across all Trade Channels/Categories.
• Lead Brand/Category and Channel forecast input into Demand Review Meetings; challenge Sales/Marketing inputs to align volume and value forecasts across business units.
• Collaborate with Category & Shopper/Sales and Marketing teams to validate NPI forecasts and assumptions.
• Recruit and develop talent to support best-in-class forecast capability and performance.
• Incorporate Sample and Promotional Packs inputs as required; maintain detailed knowledge of all forecast components (statistical baseline, promotions, cannibalization, market intelligence, NPI).
• Monitor key trends impacting market, sector, and category performance.
• Support and ensure QMS-compliant processes are in place and followed; promote a safe and compliant working environment.

Why you? Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or similar
• At least 3 years as a demand planner or related position
• Experience managing direct reports

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, logistics, demand management, or related fields
• Proactive in leading and managing information and data from the supply chain
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Leadership and influencing abilities
• Relationship-building capability
• Strong customer service awareness
• Strategic and lateral thinking to deliver large-scale solutions
• Experience with SAP and Excel; highly developed analytical skills

Application Information

If you feel this is your next career step, apply by 09/10/2022.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military status or other protected characteristics. We embrace a diverse workforce and strive to create an inclusive environment. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact your recruiter with a description of the accommodations you need. We will treat all information confidentially.

We believe in an agile working culture. If flexibility is important to you, discuss opportunities with our hiring team.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Consumer Services

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