Head of Forecasting

3 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom HILTI Full time

**What's the role?**:
The Head of Forecasting is responsible and accountable to lead and develop the Forecasting team with a Global scope and will be part of the Global Sales Planning organization.

The Forecasting team, is the ultimate (delegated) functional owner of the statistical forecasting process and capabilities, providing the baseline for the Regional Sales Forecast Integration processes.

The team is seen as a center of excellence in forecasting who partner with stakeholders to understand business problems and processes, identify potential solutions, and define business requirements to improve the forecasting processes.

**Who is Hilti?**:
Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. Hilti is very proud to be ranked as the UK's 12th best large organisation to work for in the Great Place to Work survey.

**What does the role involve?**:
As Head of Forecasting you will ensure the development and management of the Forecasting according to agreed deliverables and objectives, installing a continuous improvement mindset within the forecasting process, maximizing operational efficiency and effectiveness and supporting Regions in identifying and implementing actions to improve the quality of the consensus forecast.

You will lead and develop the Forecasting team, develop and prepare demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation as part of the sales planning function and ensure that the statistical forecasting processes and monthly forecast release, are executed on time as per defined workflow calendar.

Measuring, monitoring and reporting on the statistical forecast quality, regular reporting to Senior management on the demand plan and KPI's and coordinating cross-functional and regional input to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions, whilst driving and shaping the departments
mid-long-term strategy.

93% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.

**What do we offer?**:
We really value our people and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this. Some of our benefits include:
Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)
Competitive salary and above-average performance bonus
6% employer pension contributions
Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
33 days' holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually
Paid leave to work on charitable projects
Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback

Our Regional Head Office is based at Circle Square in Central Manchester, where we are located a short walk from Oxford Rd train station and St Peter's Square tram stop. We offer a hybrid working pattern between the office and home and different ways to work flexibly so please feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you at your interview.

**What you need is**:

- Extensive Operational experience in Demand Planning and Forecasting, Logistics, Supply Planning in a corporate environment.
- Previous experience in a central - Global, Regional - supply chain planning, demand planning / forecasting team.
- Leadership experience is essential.
- Experience and knowledge in statistics techniques and data analytics.
- A track record in implementing complex change process with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to combine conceptual understanding and practical judgement.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent skills in relationship building and collaboration at all levels of the organization.
- IT affinity and knowledge of planning systems is a must, knowledge of SAP R3, APO and JDA/Blue Yonder is a strong advantage.
- Degree
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is considered a plus.
- Fluent English (oral and written). Additional languages an advantage

**Who should apply?**:
Show us what you’re made of, and we’ll offer you opportunities to move around the business, experience different job functions and tackle different markets. It’s a great way to find the right match for your ambitions and achieve the exciting career you’re after.

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