Global Demand Planner Milano

Global Demand Planner
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Summary**:

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 can be located out of our Munich, Milan or Madrid commercial offices

**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 in the Demand Planning and Pre-Sales and Operations Planning (PSOP) meeting.

- 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.

**Essential Functions of the Role**:

- Talking, Listening, Reading, Computer typing, Driving, Lifting at least 20 lbs. , and Traveling

**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.

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures, and markets healthcare products worldwide.

The company develops and manufactures products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also develops educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals.

Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, it has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries.

Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider Inc (JDS Inc), a 100 year old company.

Hollister is guided by the shared Mission of JDS Inc, to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use its products and services.

Hollister is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability

**Job Req ID**: 31584

**Job Segment**:Demand Planner, Supply Chain, Pre-Sales, Supply Planner, Business Intelligence, Operations, Sales, Technology