Jobs in UAE – Analyze historical demand and filter out outliers (exceptions from the norm).
• Outliers will be identified based on historical trends and knowledge of the various brands, however, by exception, they would be identified in conjunction with discussions with the category teams.
• Identify the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm
• Develop the base demand plan using the most appropriate statistical forecasting algorithm and make adjustments where necessary
• Understand the variance of base from consumer demand signal & proposes ways to continuously improve by working with customer to align base (e.g. customer base forecast)
• Communicate base to stakeholders for agreement (customer, category & marketing) upon amendment
• Incorporate consumer demand signal into forecast, cleansing consumer (e.g. EPOS) signal as required for OSA, quality defects, understanding differences & analyzing for patterns (e.g. OSA, quality, CCFOT). Works with CS, customer, supply planning/factory to minimise variances.
• Event Management plan: (weekly & monthly process)
• Works with customer to manage events of above the line activities, below the line activities, documenting assumptions and holding accountable category to ensure activation grid is up-to-date with robust objectives for each event.
• Review events with cross-functional team to ensure effeciency of events is continuously improved in forward plan for the short, medium & long-term business plan.
• Before the monthly meeting, identify and analyse exceptions to be discussed. Raise the exceptions telephonically with the relevant Channel/Account Manager or Category Manager if applicable.
• Present the exceptions at the monthly meetings and facilitate the process of reaching consensus on the final forecast number
• Chair 100% of the Demand Planning meetings
• Challenge the Category Customer/Marketing Team if the volumes presented seem under or overstated.
• Agree on the demand plan.

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