Demand Planning Specialist (Milan) Bardi

Demand Planning Specialist (Milan)
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Demand Planning Specialist with Italian (Milan) At AB InBev, Challenge Accepted isn't just a phrase; it's an attitude!

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We're a team of curious individuals who see every challenge as a new opportunity to do something incredible.

We're resourceful people who thrive and take ownership of our success.

Because we're owners, we take results personally.

We dream big, seek new challenges and push the boundaries of what's possible!

The challenge:

Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager BU Central, you will drive communication between Sales and Logistics to ensure the most realistic demand view is reflected in the forecast.

You will guide weekly forecasting cycle to align on volumes with Sales directors, escalate risks & opportunities to Supply planning team and prepare forecast submission, which is a basis for planning cycle.

You will also be responsible for challenging volume assumptions, reviewing historical sales trends and demand drivers, and deep-diving into forecastaccuracy results to enable continuous improvement.

Besides forecast management, you will also be the owner for innovations and material switches in your portfolio, and monitor of supply chain losses in your market & channel.

The role:

- Responsible for weekly forecast submission, including material switches and innovations - Responsible for reviewing historical sales trends, mapping demand drivers and preparing forecast on multiple horizons - Support monthly S&OP cycle by providing long-term forecast (12-18 months rolling) and mapping assumptions & drivers behind - Flag risks & opportunities to Supply planning team in proactive and timely manner - Ensure product availability by aligning closely with Sales, Planning teams and Breweries - Responsible for weekly portfolio review (~250 material codes) to ensure correct transition between new materials (switches) and timely innovation launches - Together with GCC demand planning team work on IQAST implementation, to ensure historical sales trend are a basis for forecast - Own and deliver Supply budget on material level in cooperation with Sales and FP&A