Europe Demand Planning Hub Manager Torino

Europe Demand Planning Hub Manager
Torino
Piemonte, Torino

Our client, an important multinational Group operating in the FMCG, is currently looking for:

Europe Demand Planning Hub Manager

The resource will be part of the newly established Europe Demand Planning Hub and will report professionally to the Group S&OP & Planning Process Improvement Manager and managerially to the Area Supply Chain and Area Business Planning and Development Managers.

He/she will have key role in driving and deploying the Demand Planning process in the organization, according to the standards set by Global Demand Planning Centre of Excellence and in alignment with the Operational Excellence initiatives.

He/she will be responsible for monitoring Demand Planning Performance and Model Adoption within the Area and execute Demand Planning activities in close collaboration with the Markets and will drive the Area S&OP consensus meeting, managing demand consolidation at Area Level.

Main Task/Activities:

Support the development of the Global Standard Model and drive the adoption in each Region of the Area

Monitor the Target Operating Model implementation roadmap by Region/Country and support the IT department on the tool's implementation (BlueYonder & SAP TM, among others) Work on the enhancement of local capabilities through ad-hoc training initiatives

Represent the center of statistical expertise for the Area, equipping the key stakeholders with the capabilities required to deploy the Group Template

Monitor performance and KPIs, ensuring they align smoothly with the Global Centre of Excellence

Generate statistical forecasts in collaboration with the Area Demand Planning Hub team, the Global COE and Demand planners in the markets

Work in collaboration with markets to ensure understanding of the baseline

Attend and facilitate the Area Consensus meeting with the CBO

Requirements:

Master's Degree in a relevant field such as Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain Management or scientific studies like data science/statistics/applied mathematics

At least 20 years' experience in Demand Planning/S&OP activities, gained in multinational companies, preferably cross geographies leading demand planning and transformation programs implementation

Deep knowledge of statistical forecasting tools (e. G.

Blue Yonder) and of MS Office

Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement, any other language is a plus

Consolidated project management experience, leading digital transformational projects in international environments within matrix organizations

High level of strategic thinking and planning

Capability to understand business dynamics

Analytical skills to translate data into business insights

Strong influencing and communication skills

Availability to business trips

Location:

South Piedmont, Italy

This company is an equal opportunities employer.

Candidates that will not receive an answer within 30 days, should consider the present selection process closed.