Demand & Supply Planning Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining the consensus 18 months rolling Demand Plan for Finished Goods and VISITS at multiple levels of aggregation utilizing insights from Sales, Marketing, and Finance. He/she manages the flow of supply to secure 100% Stock availability and efficient inventory levels. He/she ensures alignment with company’s financial and sales plans. The Planning Manager works closely with his/her peers in Red Bull Spain to develop, implement and share best practices in alignment with PPL HQ.
Job Description
DEMAND PLANNING
Analyze historical sales trends and drivers to develop the Operations Forecast for S&OP meetings, collaborate with Sales to align demand plans and address errors, provide an 18-month rolling forecast for Finished Goods and VISITS, identify risks and opportunities, support forecasting targets, offer insights for portfolio management, and work with Finance and Sales to optimize SKU portfolio based on complexity and costs.
S&OP PLANNING
Manage the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Execution (S&OE) processes for Finished Goods and VISIT/POS items, generate the local Supply Plan based on the consensus Demand Plan, and implement the global S&OP in local supply planning execution.
CUSTOMER COLLABORATION:
Develop and implement collaborative forecasting strategies with customers to improve accuracy and reduce costs, lead meetings with key customers to achieve consensus forecasts, and proactively address stock issues by coordinating with logistics, customer service, and sales teams.
SUPPLY PLANNING / EXECUTION:
Translate SKU monthly forecasts into effective supply plans, address demand and supply imbalances, manage inventory levels to avoid out-of-stocks and ensure product quality, oversee transitions of new and phasing-out SKUs, manage 3PL rework programs, support data accuracy and purchase price variance, provide rolling forecasts to Logistics, and assess impacts of customer base changes.
TEAM MANAGEMENT:
Oversee daily management of the Demand & Supply Planning team, ensuring alignment with objectives, setting and reviewing goals, fostering teamwork and motivation, and providing regular updates.
Qualifications
Engineer or Business School Graduate.
7+ years of experience working in areas of Demand & Supply Planning, Sales forecasting.
Deep knowledge and experience in SAP – ERP & APO DP/SNP.
APICS certification is a plus. Advanced Excel
Comprehensive knowledge of retail accounts operations, forecasting technology, systems, market research data and supply chain management
Developed problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong leadership skills can motivate and lead teams.
Strong communications skills (verbal and in writing)
Ability to develop relationships with other areas of the business
Proactive, empathetic, patient, positive attitude
Additional Information
La descripción de la presente oferta de empleo pretende recoger la información que, de forma general y no exhaustiva, resulta necesaria para identificar las características generales del puesto de trabajo, con el objetivo de que aquellas personas que deseen aplicar y participar en el proceso de selección, puedan hacerlo con plenas garantías legales. Asimismo, se le informa de que Red Bull España, S.L. tratará su candidatura y la de los demás candidatos con pleno respeto al ordenamiento jurídico vigente y a los derechos fundamentales; en particular, la igualdad de trato y no discriminación. Asimismo, se informa a las personas que deseen iniciar el proceso que ninguna expectativa de derecho podrá generarse derivada de la presente oferta de trabajo.
The description of this job offer is intended to collect the information necessary to identify, in a general and non-exhaustive manner, the general characteristics of the position, with the aim of allowing those who wish to apply and participate in the selection process to do so with full legal guarantees. You are also informed that Red Bull España, S.L. will treat your application and those of other candidates with full respect for current legislation and fundamental rights; in particular, equal treatment and non-discrimination. Likewise, those who wish to start the process are informed that no rights can be expected as a result of this job offer.