Associate Demand Planning Excellence Manager Fernbedienung

Overview

Background and Purpose of the Job
The Associate Demand Planning Excellence Manager is responsible for providing thought-leadership in the characterization of historical demand and the application of appropriate statistical and non-statistical forecasting methods used in supply chain planning to create the operational forecast for both customer and category demand planning. This position analyzes and drives insights from large data sets from Datalake, Kinaxis Rapid Response, and other sources using data-mining and visualization tools.

This role interprets data and draws insights from forecast bias and accuracy measures, supports the interpretation and selection of the best signal through forecast strategy selection in Rapid Response, and supports the development of the aggregate forecast as part of the S&OP business planning process. It also facilitates collaboration between Demand Planners, Supply Planners, the Sales Planning organization and other cross-functional partners.

The role identifies demand planning process and system innovation opportunities within the WBC organization, including the future development of KPIs, and supports deployment of WBC Demand Planning technologies while working with the WBC Kinaxis product manager and the Accenture team from design to post-go-live support. The role develops and deploys training programs targeted for Demand Planners across all WBC OpCos.

The Demand Planning Excellence associate manager serves as the subject matter expert in:

• Statistical Forecast Modelling methodologies and application

• Demand forecasting analytics

• Product transition management

• Forecast disaggregation methodologies and application

• Scenario planning and optimization

You will engage and work with the Planning Community to drive delivery of programs across planning sub-functions and work levels focused on people and learning. You will build foundation, socialization, and embedment of planning knowledge through innovative learning methodologies. You will engage with the community to execute large impact, on-demand, relevant-now learning events and identify process innovation opportunities in Demand Planning execution and planner development.

You will develop new approaches towards learning to ensure maximum impact and user experience, linked to business results, and establish capability to monitor skill progression, developing future planning subject matter experts.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Logistics, Operations Planning, Supply Chain, Analytics or related fields.
• 3+ years of work experience in supply chain and projects management with competence in SC planning, analytics, and technology.
• Deep understanding of data-mining techniques and statistical forecasting model generation and interpretation.
• Experience in Microsoft D365, Kinaxis Rapid Response. APICS certification is a plus.
• Experience in developing and implementing Supply Chain Innovation and technology.
• Excellent communication skills and team commitment in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in developing and leading training programs with a sharp focus on stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple competing projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to problem solve and influence stakeholders while embedding new capabilities within Supply Chain Planning.

Pay: The pay range for this position is $88,600 to $133,000. Unilever takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs.

Bonus: This position is bonus eligible.

Long-Term Incentive (LTI): This position is LTI eligible.

Benefits: Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Employees can choose from a range of benefits including health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision), retirement savings, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, and access…