Position Summary Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Through the use of historical data, market and category trends and promotion performance accountable for the development of the 21-month rolling demand forecast by region by sku.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders in Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to incorporate additional insights and seek consensus to the demand forecast.
- Responsible for the regional contribution to the S\&OP process by providing on-going demand forecast insights and overall demand projections.
- Accountable for analyzing, understanding and course correcting the demand variability (Actual Performance vs Forecast) against established KPIs, including (but not limited to) Forecast Accuracy and Bias.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to ensure the development, alignment and integration of new products into the demand forecast.
- In collaboration with Regional Sales, accountable for managing the listing base (listing and delisting) of skus within markets.
- Employs advanced demand forecasting tools and statistical analysis and techniques to deliver ongoing improvements to the demand forecast.
- Establishes strong working relationships with key stakeholders in Regional Sales, Marketing, S\&OP and Supply Chain to facilitate effective communication and collaboration in the demand planning process.
- Identifies areas for process improvement in demand planning and proposes enhancements, both processes and tools, to continually evolve demand planning performance.
- Establishes a good understanding of market dynamics, channels, customers and regulatory nuances and ensures these are reflected in the demand plan.
- Shares demand planning best practices with other relevant stakeholders in Regional Sales, S\&OP and Supply Chain.
- Comfortable working with large data sets and possess an above average/advanced understanding of excel and statistical analysis.
Required Skills \& Abilities
- "Data Detective" -- excellent data management skills with a strong analytical mindset; ability to identify data issues and find solutions.
- Team-oriented, highly collaborative, and able to build cross-functional relationships.
- Excellent time management skills, able to balance competing priorities effectively.
- High level ability for step change innovation, customer focus and partnering
- Solid level of commercial rigor.
- Proven Self-Starter -- proactive problem solver and intellectually curious.
- Effective communicator incorporating strong listening and questioning skills.
Education \& Experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience.
- At least 2 years of experience in analysis and strategic insights.
- Strong experience with data storytelling.
- Strong technical knowledge in MS suite -- particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Previous working experience with Power BI and TPM system an asset.
- Proven strategic thinking skills - ability to understand market performance, translate insights into opportunities, and develop clear recommendations.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to influence.
- Consumer Packaged Goods experience an asset.
- Financial Analyst experience an asset.
- AC Nielsen experience an asset.
- High attention to detail.
- Team player with high energy and demonstrated initiative.
- An understanding of the Wine and spirits industry an asset.
Pernod Ricard
