Position Overview
Join our dynamic team as a Demand Planning Specialist! In this pivotal role, you will:
* Develop accurate demand-based sales forecasts for all products.
* Support the Commercial Services Manager (CSM) in Italy to ensure the successful delivery of the Monthly S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process.
* Act as a key contact for the Demand S&OP Manager of the Region.
Your forecasts, developed using advanced models and statistical analysis, will drive our Annual Plan, sales planning, production planning, and capital investment planning. You'll play a crucial role in linking S&OP, LBE, and actual results, continuously proposing and developing process improvements.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the CSM, you will:
* Coordinate and analyze the Monthly S&OP, including KPIs, gap analysis, and market trends.
* Facilitate communication with cross-functional management regarding product sales forecasts and availability.
* Monitor sales and forecast performance to identify and communicate trends.
* Manage demand planning, forecasting accuracy, and new product supply.
* Develop contingency plans for demand changes and transition strategies for product launches and transitions.
* Analyze business progress and share insights with the CSM and other functions.
* Consolidate key topics for monthly discussions and action items.
* Investigate exceptions (e.g., abnormal demand, supply issues) and provide timely analysis for inventory management.
* Facilitate gap analysis of demand results versus financial forecasts.
* Communicate timely Affiliate Demand Reports to the Area for key issues.
* Ensure data integrity in all related systems.
* Participate in policy and procedure development for demand management, safety stock, delivery time, and time fences.
* Establish models, databases, and procedures for data assimilation and reporting.
* Build balanced demand plans to ensure timely product availability and optimal stock levels.
* Collaborate with Finance to establish yearly investment and saving plans.
* Build strong partnerships with Marketing, Sales, and Finance to optimize demand plans.
* Manage inventory reporting in BPCS/SAP APO.
* Act in full compliance with local laws, Abbott policies, and legal procedures.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business Engineering, or related field.
* Experience in Demand Planning and Finance is desirable.
* Knowledge of supply and demand practices and tools like BPCS, SAP APO.
* Proficient in analytical tools (e.g., Excel, Access, R, SQL).
* Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
* Excellent negotiation skills to build sustainable partnerships.
* High learning agility and leadership ability.
* Ability to build company dashboards.
* Strong team player and networker.
* Open to innovation and prototyping new solutions.
* Fluent in English.
Location: Rome, Italy
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