Operations Specialist (Demand Planner) in Lugera Ukraine

Our client is an international Austrian company, a manufacturer of energy drinks. Consider joining the team - Operations Specialist (Demand Planner)
Purpose of work
Demand Planner is responsible for creating and maintaining demand forecast at various levels for ready products using statistical models, internal forecasting tools and data from sales, marketing and finance. This is an analytical and operational role with multiple stakeholders both locally and globally.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning< /strong>

• Using historical sales data, trends and market share, develop statistical forecast and demand plan.
• Collaborate with sales team to review plan and identify discrepancies.

S&OP planning

• Supporting the regional operations manager in the S&OP process.
• Ensuring efficiency Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and compliance with global guidelines.

Reporting and process improvement

• Supporting achievement of forecast accuracy goals and reporting to management.
• Provide analytical support for portfolio management and SKU review.

Supply/Execution Planning

• Conversion of monthly supply plan to weekly plan.
• Management of inventory levels and monitoring of risks in inventory management.

Experience, knowledge and skills

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, business/finance or related field.
• Developed analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP -systems, in particular SAP/APO (minimum 2 years).
• High level of proficiency in Excel, Power BI.
• Experience in the consumer industry, understanding of retail operations.
• Compulsory knowledge of the English language