Job Responsibilities
To analyze and report on sales forecasts compared to historical sales data and budget for De' Longhi Group brands in Western Europe and Amazon Europe. The goal is to improve forecast accuracy in line with the company's objectives.
Key Accountabilities:
* Analyze and challenge sales forecasts from subsidiaries to ensure realistic 12-month forecasts in SAP APO.
* Prepare and issue analysis reports for each market and review with the Regional S&OP and Demand Planning Manager.
* Evaluate forecast accuracy versus budget and previous year, identifying variances and anomalies.
Main Responsibilities:
* Produce and distribute Sales & Operations reports to each market monthly.
* Organize, facilitate, and publish minutes from monthly meetings with markets to review sales & operations information.
* Review plans to reduce slow-moving and risky stock during the sales & operations process.
* Highlight potential forecast inaccuracies and propose alternative forecasts.
* Manage Forecast Consensus activity to minimize bias and ensure stock availability.
* Support the Regional S&OP and Demand Planning Manager in preparing reports for Regional Sales & Operations meetings.
* Oversee Phase-in/Phase-out processes for assigned markets within the Region.
* Liaise with markets on forecast submissions, adhering to timelines and error resolution.
* Run, analyze, and modify statistical forecasts generated by AWS and update markets.
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