JUNIOR DEMAND PLANNER HF

Job description

Schweppes International Limited (SIL) is part of one of the largest soft drink producers in Europe, Suntory Beverages & Food Europe (SBFE) Group, which is a full subsidiary of Japanese beverages Group Suntory. SBFE owns a large portfolio of soft-drinks brands, answering all consumer expectations. To achieve the mission, revolutionize drinking, our brands cover all segments: still and carbonated fruit-based drinks, tonics, juices, nectars, concentrates and even sports drinks and celebratory drinks for children.
Many products have leading positions in their respective national markets. SBFE group's brands are local, unique, with strong individual characters, instantly recognized and loved by our consumers. The consumers are the foundation on which the company is built.
Our products are commercialized in over 80 countries throughout the world, with Western Europe as the heart of our business, and reaching as far as Eastern Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and French overseas territories and departments.
Our uniqueness lies in our history, which is based on our strong local roots and brands, while being part of the inspiring Suntory Japanese culture. Our specific ‘Yatte Minahare/Go for it’ way of thinking is our driving force, boosting our bold ambition to revolutionize drinking!
Our success comes from our perfect knowledge of each of our local markets. Putting our consumers at the heart at everything we do, we offer them unique drinks for unique experiences.
Job Purpose :
The demand planner (DP) is responsible for the monthly forecasting process, resulting in consensus forecast based on inputs from Commercials, Marketing and Finance teams, on revenue potential and on historical usage/trends. DP tracks the performance of Bottlers, lead monthly demand review meetings and highlights variances between existing forecasts and actual demands. DP needs to identify major forecasting issues for discussion and resolution with Material and Production planning. DP is also responsible for developing and ensuring the accuracy of short /long-term demand, including delivery of the overall forecast accuracy and stability metrics.
Missions :
Fundamental
- Support Demand Planner for monthly forecasting process resulting in consensus forecast by uploading forecast in APO DP based on input from customer, commercials and analysis from Demand Planner.
- Support allocation process by uploading forecast in Quota Management tool and highlight significant bias through continuous analysis.
- Collaborate with internal BU planning team and co-packers by communicating rolling shipment forecast and analyzing concentrate stock level at co-packers.
- Support Demand Planner in demand review by consolidating stock report and providing overview on stock coverage on monthly basis.
Advance
- Responsible for forecast plan of small portfolio customers and lead demand review meetings.
- Manage concentrate supply plan of co-packers and lead supply review meetings.
- KPI reporting
On Job Training
- Fundamental Excel, Business Objects, APO
Background:
Bachelor Degree required (or equivalent).
1-2 years experience in supply chain.
Next to English, Spanish and or French is an advantage
Team player
Agility and Flexibility
Have a good sense of urgency and work towards customer satisfaction with a strong sense of ownership.
Competencies :
Good excel skills; SAP knowledge is an advantage.
Strong in analytical skills and detail oriented.
Good communication skills in transversal organization and externally.
Root cause analysis mindset.
Multitasking