At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.
Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live a culture of inclusion, respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.
Role Purpose
The role of the Demand & Supply Planner is to develop and facilitate the consensus forecast for the assigned brand on SPGR level aiming to balance between the relevant KPIs [Service Level, Forecast Accuracy, Bias & Inventory Value].
Main Accountabilities
Demand & Supply Planning (of the category assigned)
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Forecasting demand by analyzing sales data and market trends.
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Managing optimum inventory levels to prevent any OOS or excess inventory.
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Coordinating with PC/3PM/Hub Supply planners for on time and in full NPDs and Relaunches.
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Provide visibility for stock availability across all skus at M+6 level.
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Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain performance and identifying opportunities for process improvement.
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Identifying potential risks to the supply chain, such as supplier disruptions, transportation delays, or fluctuations in demand, and taking proactive measures to mitigate Service level risks.
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Data Analysis and Reporting- Generating regular reports to track key metrics and communicate performance to stakeholders.
Collaboration and Communication
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Liaise with cross-functional teams including sales, marketing, finance, and production to ensure alignment of supply chain activities with business goals.
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Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on supply chain status and resolve any issues.
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Analyze supply and demand issues and facilitate resolution throughout the supply chain.
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Leading and delivering forecast cycles for business planning.
Reporting
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Report stock availability and forecast adherence at rolling +6M by sku and month.
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Reporting for inventory stock coverage and freshness of stocks.
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Reporting and escalation of SLOB stocks.
Others
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Any other analysis, tasks and duties, which are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the line manager.
Additional information
We embrace Diversity and Inclusion and are committed to providing equal opportunities to all of our applicants – regardless of race, gender, age, religion and beliefs, sexual orientation and gender identity, disability, cultural, ethnic or national origins. We would therefore kindly ask you to include only information and data in your documents which are relevant for the assessment of your application (e.g. curriculum vitae, salary expectations, relevant references and certificates) and encourage you to upload your CV without a picture.
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