Forecasting Process Improvement Director

Abbott; Singapore; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Process Improvement Lead to enhance forecasting processes and implement a new forecasting tool. The role requires extensive experience in finance/accounting and strong analytical skills to drive process improvements and ensure demand forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' work experience in finance/accounting at a senior level.
• Experience managing control processes at large corporations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the new forecasting process across PA country and region.
• Conduct regular assessments of PA processes to identify gaps.
• Ensure trends impacting Abbott Nutrition International are communicated to senior management.

Skills

Communication

Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Education

BA in Accounting

BA in Finance

BA in Demand Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MS Office

Power BI Analytics

Job description

Lead Process improvement function to provide recommendations for improved process relating to sales forecast and to lead the implementation of a new forecasting tool. Priority will be on processes ensuring a. demand forecast accuracy, b. channel inventory monitoring and compliance and S&OP process at region and country level.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the implementation of the new forecasting process across PA country and region
• Propose and implement enhanced forecasting processes for PA in alignment with the regional/Division team.
• Priority will be on processes ensuring a. demand forecast accuracy, b. channel inventory monitoring and compliance and c. S&OP process at region and country level.
• Conduct regular assessment of PA processes to identify gaps and recommend process changes.
• Comply and issue reports detailing conclusions and providing recommendations for process improvements.
• Recommend employee training and modifications to procedures as needed.
• Ensure trends and emerging issues that could impact Abbott Nutrition International (ANI) PA are considered and communicated to senior management team as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

• BA in Accounting, Finance, Demand Management
• Minimum 15 years' work experience in relevant industry in finance/accounting at a senior level with evident success.
• Prior experience managing control processes at large Corporation is a plus.
• Affinity with general IT and information systems (SAP and Oracle)
• Familiar with demand forecasting model including triangulation from market forecast to market sales from Abbott
• Good understanding of the key processes of an organization
• Have experience and being able to analyze and interpret complex problems/data gathered from a variety of sources and through effective decision-making and planning, delivers superior business solutions.
• Have experience and demonstrate ability to effectively communicate to a diverse stakeholder, at multiple levels with a company through various format.
• Be highly responsible with any job assignments, handle the job with transparency, integrity.
• Demonstrated ability to comfortably work in a continuously changing and dynamic environment
• MS Office (required) / Power BI Analytics (nice to have)

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