Demand Operation Lead

1 week ago

Durban, South Africa Unilever Full time

Job Description: Demand Operation Lead Job Title: Demand Operation Lead Department: Planning Profession _(Marketing, Finance, etc.):_ Supply Chain Work Level: WL1 CU Location _(City, Country):_ South Africa Main Job Purpose: - (A concise statement setting out the main purpose and objectives of the job.)_ The main objective of this role is end to end accountability of planning Promo input with CG > TTS R.O.I. > AI Forecasting tool > Shaping of forecast > Execution of forecast Key Accountabilities: - (Please describe the responsibilities and end results that would be expected.)_ Forecast shape for long term - Create the shape of a FY FC based on sales out trends, MACRO influences, promotional grid and innovations. - Use AI forecasting tools to create baselines & promo FC to be shaped - Build relationships with key steak holders to garner inputs Forecast execution for short term: - Lock a quarter view and deliver in terms of value & volume - Increase foecast accuracy & bias in the short term - Create solutions to TO gaps Promotional management: - Co-create a promo FC through delivering through others (CG team / L2 planners) - Understand ROI on promotions and levers to pull to improve business health Key Additional/adhoc responsibilities - Standard reports: EVAs, Sales out - Understand Anaplan & Kinaxis - cleaning demand books, creating scenarios - Innovation planning - Demand/Supply reviews - Masterdata activities Professional Skills & Standards of Leadership - (The minimum requirement from the job skills profile should be described, including _ - degrees/qualifications_ - preferred.)_ ESSENTIAL - Future fit planning skills is an advantage (Curiosity and Agility; Impact through technology) - A good understanding of, and the use of EXCEL is essential - Planning and functional business process knowledge - Excellent communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders to achieve results Experience Required: - (Please detail essential and desirable experience, including no. of years.)_ ESSENTIAL - 1-3 Years exposure to broad based Supply Chain management. - Understand S&OP process & cadence - Experience in managing external parties. - Experience working and interacting with all levels in a business. PREFERRED - FMCG experience Travel: Contacts: - (Please list any internal and external contacts arising from the job.)_ Internal: - Factory management and operational teams - NAM teams - L2 Planning team - Procurement Teams - Marketing teams What You Get: Challenges of the job & experience to be gained. - Opportunity to work with and optimizing the systems in order to delivery improved planning results. (Experience with AI forecasting tools) - Business Acumen and understanding levers to pull to better the topline of a business - Team working with different functions. - Clear vision of the supply chain processes.

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