Job title:
Demand Analyst Global Sweet Specialties
Company:
Barry Callebaut
Job description
About the roleThe goal of the position is to improve the supply chain service & performance by being a key partner in the S&OP cross-functional process. The demand planner will manage, capture and translate the demand signal into desired supply & service requirements in close collaboration with local & regional commercial, Finance and CSD stakeholders. You will increase visibility and communication and ultimately improve service levels at the lowest cost. You will be the bridge between regional commercial stakeholders, the GSS dedicated commercial team and the GSS manufacturing sites. Externally you will build a profound understanding of the customer’ need and help drive collaboration with key customers. The scope oversees EMEA Sweet SpecialtiesKey responsibilities include
- Lead the demand planning process for Global Sweet Specialties (excluding NA demand planning which be covered in the region)
- Take overall responsibility for the demand plan figures within the Demand Planning system, ensuring they are representative of the S&OP latest cycle consensus plan (constrain the forecast when needed)
- Cooperate closely with sales in order to understand and reflect the latest business dynamics into the final forecast
- Be commercial’s main challenger when making sure forecasts reflect the most realistic demand outlook
- Reconcile top-down, and bottom-up demand and gain consensus on new forecast assumptions
- Intensively work with business partners (Commercial & Financial analysts) on risks and opportunities, communicate them appropriately to SC counterparts (provide context beyond the numbers)
- Team up with the GBS demand planning team when applicable:
- Investigate the usage of GBS statistics to generate an 18M outlook
- Keep a close link with the BC Next Level organization to leverage continuous improvement projects for GSS
- Keep track of gaps in budgets and be able to explain
- Own the full local forecast construction process while making sure the monthly forecast cycle deadlines are met:
- Take the lead in the forecast validation with the GSS Commercial Lead
- Work closely together with Finance on the YTG/YEF, budgeting, and MTP process
- Coordinate phase in phase-out for key innovation and product launches
- Collaborate with local GSS supply chain organizations (site-based) on the consolidation of supply risks and early warnings for any supply disruption + communicate proactively to the sales community
- Contribute to reaching the right inventory health (incl. obsolescence) via active monitoring of stocks at risk and by setting up action plans with local commercial stakeholders
- Lead & manage the portfolio health assessment and optimization for your portfolio
About you
- Degree in business administration, supply chain, or related field.
- English fluent.
- +5 years experience in integrated supply chain and ideally planning, and managing a portfolio with high product and channel complexity.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, APO, BW reporting, PowerBi) is a plus.
- Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Able to work in virtual teams and cross-functional teams. Ability to balance day-to-day detail with long-term helicopter view.
- Strong networking, stakeholder, and influencing skills.
- Positive communicator, easily approachable for all levels in the organization, confident to work with senior leadership
- Solid analytical skills with the ability to dig into raw data and interpret them for larger audiences.
- Self-starter, entrepreneurial, and able to manage complex analytical projects.
- Positive and agile mindset, looking for continuous improvement and embracing change.
- Strong commercial acumen.
We offer:
- Employment on a regular basis in the sweetest company in the world.
- Annual bonus based on your work results.
- Lunch card to be used for groceries and restaurants.
- Private medical care in Lux Med (basic package fully financed by BC).
- Fit Profit sports card co-financed by BC.
- PPE: we care about your future, and we save money for your retirement.
- Cafeteria Program as a part of Social Fund.
- Group life insurance.
- Hybrid working model: min. 8 days in the office a month.
- As part of our work-life balance culture, we can start work between 7 am and 10 am.
- Free consultation with a lawyer once a quarter.
- Chocolate! Yes, surprising but we have chocolate in the office, for Christmas, BC’s Birthday, and many other occasions during the year.
- And if chocolate is still not enough, you can join one of our theme clubs, where together with other employees we develop our passions and interests.
- Daily delivery of fresh fruits and veggies to the office.
- You can purchase our sweet products with a special discount.
- Relax zone in the office and plenty of options to choose from: PlayStation 5, football table, pool table, Ping-Pong, library, table games, and massage chairs.
- Sport @work? Sure! We have treadmills and indoor exercise bikes with a laptop station.
- We like to party as much as we like chocolate! We have integration budgets we can use for team events.
- Forever Chocolate and Event Team: you can join them and have a real influence on social life in BC and CSR activities.
At Barry Callebaut, we are committed to Diversity & Inclusion. United by our strong values, we thrive on the diversity of who we are, where we come from, what we’ve experienced and how we think. We are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment where people can truly be themselves, grow to their full potential and feel they belong. #oneBC – Diverse People, Sustainable Growth.If you want to learn more about Barry Callebaut, please find further information .Were you missing anything in this job ad? Please share your feedback with us by clicking .
Expected salary
Location
Łódź, łódzkie
Job date
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 22:41:26 GMT
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