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Description

Key Responsibilities:

+ Review and reconcile the gaps between the Retail Plan and the Demand Plan

+ Provide analytics across multiple business segments (Innovation, Promotional, Basic business)

+ Review sales drivers and Risks & Opps to explain and contain gaps between the Demand Plan and the Retail Plan

+ Offer analytical support to provide fact-based evidence of areas of improvements (anomalies, lack of information, delayed information, IT constraints, master data nomenclature …)

+ Work with Regions and Brands to guarantee timely and complete submission of the Demand Plans, every cycle

+ Work with Finance to guarantee alignment and update of the key financial inputs (plan rates update, DVFR new brand integration, CPM calendar, promotional investment information…)

+ Work with the Plan COE team to introduce new capabilities and analytics and to improve the statistical forecast

+ Provide analytics on Innovation and High Traffic Shopping Moments

+ Support and drive adoption of global routines and policies

Manager, Global IBP is a supervisory and oversight role:

+ Provide analytics to reconcile cycle over cycle demand plan changes and supports gap closing decisions

+ Update reports timely and accurately

+ Lead ad hoc projects in the demand planning function

Capabilities:

+ Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple accountabilities simultaneously

+ Ability to work within and across multiple functional teams, collaborating with Planning, Brand, Finance, Supply Chain and Commercial stakeholders

+ Strong written and oral communication skills

+ Execution oriented – thrive under pressure with a demonstrated ability to get things done

Strong attention to detail – ability to accurately manage, update, maintain large datasets

Qualifications

+ Self⁃starter and ability to work independently

+ Fast learner

+ Exceptional organizational and time management skills, ability to quickly re⁃prioritize while still meeting deadlines

+ Ability to analyze and review large amount of data in Excel or MS Access

+ Collaboration across functional and regional teams

+ Ability to succinctly summarize analysis results and recommend solutions for optimizing systems and processes

+ Strong math and analytical skills

+ Strong understanding of allocation and replenishment systems and parameters (safety stock, lead time,review cycle, etc.)

+ Strong communication skills

+ Knowledge of inventory models and metrics

+ Deep understanding of retail planning and inventory management needs

+ Prior experience using forecasting and replenishment systems such as JDA, JustEnough, SAP, I2

+ Understanding of retail store operations and planning processes

+ Minimum Education level: College degree or equivalent years of experience

+ Minimum Years of Experience: 5+ Travel Time: 5%

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].