Assistant Manager - Demand Planning

Job TitleManage and oversee Customer Demand Reviews as part of the Monthly S&OP process. Produce and validate 12 months rolling sales consensus forecast considering historic data, market share, promotional activity, and sellout data at sku and category level. Key liaison between sales, pm and psi teams. Maximize forecast accuracy and minimize bias as well as have a deep understanding of drivers behind major differences. Ensure smooth execution of the phase in & phase out process, identify risks and opportunities and escalate it to top management if necessary. Essential Job Responsibilities Conduct monthly demand reviews as per the agreed monthly cadence Track sales performance vs forecast and adjust if needed Ensure the accuracy of the data into local system Understand drivers behind the differences between Demand Forecast and financial commitment Communicate risk and opportunities to top management Drive net working capital improvement through bias reduction Recommend sales profile for seasonal products based on actual sales and not on product arrival 25% travel requirement Other Duties assigned