Demand Analyst - (Europe)

Kerry Group plc; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Demand Analyst to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to shape the future of food by developing accurate demand forecasts and collaborating with various partners. You will utilize your analytical skills to provide insights and drive decision-making processes. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this position allows you to grow in a global environment while contributing to the company's vision of creating healthier and tastier products. If you're passionate about demand planning and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in demand planning with a solid understanding of supply chain.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields such as Engineering or Statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop baseline forecasts and produce mid-term demand forecasts.
• Collaborate with Demand Partners to ensure accurate demand forecasting.
• Analyze demand variability and enhance forecasting processes.

Skills

Demand Planning

Statistical Analysis

Business Intelligence

Forecasting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

Requisition ID: 58451
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Hybrid

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

About the role

Work Location: 1Powerhouse, PJ (5mins walk from MRT Bandar Utama)
Reporting To: Demand Planning Manager
Working Hours: 2.00PM – 11.00PM / 3.00PM – 12.00AM

The Demand Analyst will be responsible for the timely completion of baseline forecasts and adjusting the statistical model, provided to the Demand Partners in a timely manner for review, feedback and re-work in advance of the S&OP governance forums. Accountable to produce informative, visual, and consumable information for the Demand Partners, enabling effective decision making and prioritization of actions.

Key responsibilities

• Develop 3rd Party Customer Demand baseline forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation.
• Produce mid-term 3rd Party Customer Demand forecast (4-12 month) for the Demand Partners to engage with Channel / Sub-Region Sales Leads.
• Produce EUM roll-ups along with the longer-term forecast (12-24 months) for Demand Partner to communicate to EUM Leads.
• Identify products and customers requiring more input from Commercial and inform Demand Partner.
• Analyse 3rd Party Customer Demand variability, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, replenishment analysts, and other sources.
• Collaborate with Demand Partners in the regions to provide accurate and timely 3rd Party Customer Demand baseline forecasts, in alignment with the S&OP calendar.
• Review historical sales trends, research 3rd Party Customer Demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Act upon feedback from the Demand Partners to enhance 3rd Party Customer Demand forecasting process.
• Assist with root cause analysis and identify algorithm enhancement opportunities.
• Review forecast vs sales and forecast accuracy (M-2) and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Choose and adjust the statistical model and complete manual run.
• Capture insights & opportunities and publication for review by Demand Partner/Region.
• Cleanse the Sales history (including LTO's and product alignment).
• Update CVC and system forecast where applicable.
• Gather and prepare data and insights for consensus conversations, and materials for S&OP demand review and executive review meetings.
• Update System Forecast (including satellite systems) and release to supply network planning.
• Generate portfolio optimization insights on which SKUs could be rationalized/optimized for Portfolio review meeting.

Qualifications and skills

• Bachelor’s degree level in an Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, Business / Commercial discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in demand planning. Must have a good working understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.
• Experience within a Manufacturing background will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in one or more additional foreign language would be a significant advantage.