Demand Planning Coordinator

Description

Summary: This role facilitates the S&OP cycle, building sales forecasts, modeling demand data, and coordinating across commercial functions to meet market demand and global standards. Highlights: 1. Facilitate S&OP cycle execution with Marketing, Trade Marketing, and Sales 2. Lead S&OP agenda and deliverables for all involved areas 3. Focal point for stakeholders, improving S&OP processes End to End Supply Chain Job ID: 74763 São Paulo, SP, BR (Hybrid) Permanent About the role: Facilitate the execution of the S\&OP cycle in the country, working and being reference to Marketing, Trade Marketing, Supply Planning and Sales areas. Build weekly Sell in (sales forecast) volume, based on historic and projected sellout data and planning trade stocks healthy levels, according to the company objectives. Modeling and shaping statistical demand data, for better predict future demand behavior, at region, channel, and product level. Challenging building blocks assumptions in agreement with Marketing and Trade Marketing. Active agenda with all commercial functions to drive and build the right plan to attendee the demand of the market, and with headquarter family to explain trends, variations vs. previous S\&OP cycles and product innovations release. Key Responsibilities: * Support Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales and PFM areas to design and deliver the correct volumes and time for new products (NPI); * Work close to Customer Service on weekly plan schedule definition; * Lead the S\&OP agenda and deliverables for all areas involved into the S\&OP Process (Marketing, Trade Marketing, Sales, Finance, Sales Service, Supply \& Operations, Central Supply, PFM); * Facilitate the execution of all meetings in the S\&OP cycle; * Prepare files and manage all the information related to the commercial plans (building blocks), reflecting it on the proposed of S\&OP figures; * Prepare the presentations used to execute Portfolio, Demand Review, Supply Review, Gap Resolution and Sign Off Meetings; * Guarantee Local S\&OP is following the Ferrero global standards, and maintain contact with colleagues in the professional family and other regions to share and discuss best practices around the world; * Focal point for all stakeholders in the country, supporting them on providing information and improving processes related to S\&OP; * Build sell in (sales forecasting) volume based on forecasting tool and the inputs provided by Marketing, Trade Marketing and Sales; * Provide the required demand granularity information (e.g. weekly share, format share,…) to keep system fulfill with information to comply with S\&OP plan in the proper way * Submit in the APO system, in a weekly basis, the sales forecast plan for the extended S\&OP horizon (12\-24 months); * Prepare, analyze and ensure KPI's are used in the meetings to improve forecast accuracy; * Coordinate local demand planning team activities and deadlines to comply with business needs, plus employee development management. Requirements: * 5 to 10 years of planning experience (FMCG is preferable); * Graduation in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Supply Chain or Statistics; * Good communication skills; * Respectful and challenging attitude; * Desire for process improvements and opportunities implementations; * Fluency in English (Spanish is a plus); * Statistical basic knowledge; * Desirable knowledge of SAP APO, SAP ECC, IBP, Blue Yonder Forecasting Tool (or similiar), Power BI and Project Management. Our benefits and advantages: Careers with integrated care \- discover our benefits here. About Ferrero: Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba, in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946\. Today, it is one of the world’s largest packaged sweet food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries worldwide. Learn more about Ferrero at ferrero.com. DE\&I at Ferrero: Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued, and have equal opportunities. We believe all our employees are equally talented, each in their own way. By nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them — generation after generation — with the means for personal and professional success, enabling them to build their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talent makes our workplace multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Learn more here. **Our Application Process** --------------------------- We’re constantly looking for talented individuals who are ready to be part of our dynamic and growing organization. Ferrero is a company with a global presence and family values. Join us! ##### **1\. Apply** Complete your online application, upload your CV and include brief cover letter to help us understand your experience and interests ##### **2\. Assess** Our HR team will arrange a phone or video interview if we feel your qualifications are a good match for the job ##### **3\. Interview** If the first interview goes well, you’ll be invited to speak with a Ferrero manager to assess your competencies, technical aptitude and fit within our dynamic organization