Global Statistical Demand Planner

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Global Statistical Demand Planner
Within the S&OP Planning function of our Global Supply Chain, we are looking for a Global Statistical Demand Planner to drive statistical demand planning. This new role is part of our key transformative initiative: project Anura. Under Project Anura, we are implementing a new way of working in our Global Supply Chain (both Demand and Supplyplanning) by introducing a next-generation planning tool from OMP.

Our aim is to move from short-term static sequential planning to synchronized, data-driven planning with E2E visibility across our Supply Chain, both on short and longer-term horizons.

Would you like to drive Global Forecast Accuracy improvement by enabling Advanced Statistics and the latest AI/ML technology? Are you a business savvy professional withappetitefor data, analytics and do you want to drive Business Adoptionofmaking data driven forecasting leading? Then we are looking for you!

By improving Forecast Accuracy, we will improve Service Level/ reduce lost sales, reduce

Write-offsand unlock working capital byoptimizingstock levels together within our Supply Chain.

• As a global planner your goal is to drive business adoption of data driven forecasting via AI/ML (demand sensing) and Statistics. You will create a solid statistical baseline forecast for various parts of our business in close collaboration with the local demand planners at our various parts of the organization.
• You are responsible for reviewing and cleaning historical data and determine if AI/ML/Statistical forecasting and demand sensing can be applied to your scope/portfolio
• In this role you are driving the continuous improvement of our forecast accuracy, bias and forecast value add. You are able to understand and challenge the quality of enrichments provided by the commercial teams and drive the continuous improvement journey of our AI/ML engine based on available data.
• In this role you will closely collaborate with demand planners at various parts of our global Supply Chain organization. You will also collaborate with other data science experts, both from Friesland Campina and our solution provider OMP.
• Implementing this transformative way of working entails more than solely implementing a new tool. Change management and continuous improvement capabilities are key. As global planner, you have an important role in reaching adoption of data driven forecasting at the various part of our business. In this context you deal resistance and coach colleagues supported with data and analysis to adopt the system template and bring it into action!

Wat we vragen

• Bachelor or Master degree
• Affinity with data, analytics and statistics and willingness to develop this (education in area of Data Science/Analytics or Econometrics is a plus)
• Experience in data analytics role or demand planning is a plus
• Business savvy, able to understand the dynamics of various markets we operate in, with a focus on Africa and Middle East
• Understanding of (customer) supply chain within RFC: only internal, external out
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills, including the ability to collaborate across cultures and geographies
• Excellent communication & presentation skills (English must, Dutch optional)
• Pro‑active/action oriented, self‑starter
• High sense of responsibility and accountability
• Pragmatic and flexible
• Dynamic/energetic, able to motivate and engage with colleagues and management
• Willing to travel (should there be a business need)

• Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence
• We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package
• Workweek of 38 hours, competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance of 8%, end year allowance 5%, bonus scheme, flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
• Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey
• Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths
• Opportunity to travel internationally to enhance collaboration with the business demand planning teams
• A friendly and informal working environment, yet…