Responsibilities: 1.Manage the creation and evaluation of the monthly forecast by SKU by analyzing various sales (Online/Offline channels) and market consumption (Intage and POS from specific customers) historical data. 2.Lead monthly pre-S&OP/S&OP meetings to align company sales forecast with Trade marketing, sales and marketing based on the forecast built by demand planner. Get the latest information from cross functional team and reflect into forecast. 3.Kinaxis Rapid Response Demand planning module Superuser role. Lead full implementation/utilization co-working with Global E2E(End to End) training team. 4.Lead the creation of NPD (New launch products) forecast together with commercial team by utilizing inputs and historical sales data. 5.Work with supply planners closely sharing sales forecast to ensure service level.
Key Challenges: 1.Process management - Detail/Diligent/Deadline. 2.Develop and share best practice to ensure optimal efficiency. 3.Actively keep strategic partnerships to support company business
Scope of Communication Internal-Japanese/English (Speaking, Listening, Writing) External-Japanese/English (Speaking, Listening, Writing)
Personal Qualifications 1.Previous demand forecasting or supply planning experience preferably in an FMCG environment
Knowledge /Competences: 1.Highly analytical and numerate 2.Ability to handle high levels of pressure with high learning agility 3.Strong sense of responsibility and ownership 4.Committed and strong team player 5.Proven ability to operate in a matrix environment and work effectively with all levels of employees across organizational boundaries 6.Ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple tasks while adhering to specified deadlines 7.Proven expertise and skills household/pharma product manufacturing technologies advantageous 8.Good working knowledge on Excel (Vlookup, pivot, sumif are minimum required skillset), Power BI and Kinaxis Rapid Response/SAP/JDE 9.knowledge and experience is an added advantage. 10.English (Speaking/Writing) both is MUST
