Global Demand Planner, Emea

Global Demand Planner, EMEA

**Date**:Jan 29, 2024**Location(s)**:Winnersh, GB, RG41 5TS**Company**:Hollister Europe Limited**We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified**

**Location**: Winnersh
- **Department**:Operations- The Global Demand Planner is responsible for supporting the sales forecasting efforts of an assigned region. This position generates a SKU level forecast utilizing a combination of historical trend data, market intelligence & collaborative inputs gathered from Sales, Marketing and Finance. The results are communicated to the manufacturing and distribution centers globally and are used to drive operational plans through the S&OP process. In addition, they develop and support the Mid-Year and Annual Operating Plans in accordance with corporate procedure.- This role operates a hybrid working pattern with 3 office days and 2 days working from home per week.**Responsibilities**:

- 1. Optimize forecast through system and market intelligence.- Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and Operations to develop monthly and annual Demand Plans
- Analyze demand data to identify trends that impact future forecast values and collaborate with Global Operations and Business Units to agree on the monthly Consensus Demand Plan.
- Demonstrate strong understanding of the various business unit & customer demand patterns, providing business intelligence to the historical demand and forward forecasts
- Participate in product life cycle planning with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to determine unit demand during new product introductions, product maturity and end-of-life periods.
- Identify continuous improvement opportunities in forecasting, planning, and execution of the Demand Plan.
- 2. Lead Demand Planning PSOP activities- Collaborate with Business Units on a continuous basis, resulting in formal outputs through the monthly Demand Planning meetings.
- Present Demand Planning results through the SOP process
- Identify and communicate major forecasts risks/opportunities, including gaps to financial plans and developing trends
- Report Demand Planning measurements to the Sales and Operations Planning Committee (SOPC).
- 3. Monitor Key Performance Indicators- Provide analysis & insight to the KPIs, meeting agreed targets and developing action plans to address gaps
- 4. AOP and Mid-Year Planning Process- Conduct in-depth review with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure proper adjustments have been made to reflect future market trends and launch activities.
- Provide data to be used in the Supply Planning process.
- Communicate and document results to Operations and Finance for corporate planning.
- Support Operations and Finance with additional information as needed.

**Work Experience Requirements**:

- 3-5 years in an analysis support role working with various functional teams in a matrix organization

**Education Requirements**:

- BS/BA in a business or math related discipline

**Specialized Skills/Technical Knowledge**:

- Knowledge of forecasting methods and statistical procedures
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to effectively prioritize multiple demands
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; training/presentation experience desired
- Must have experience working across multiple layers of the organization including Director level, remote business users, manufacturing personnel, customer service, and marketing/sales management

**About Hollister Incorporated**- Hollister is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability**Job Req ID**: 32395**Job Segment**:Demand Planner, Supply Chain, Supply Planner, Business Intelligence, Database, Operations, Technology