Forecasting Process Improvement Director

Abbott Laboratories Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nutrition industry is seeking a Lead Process Improvement professional in Singapore. This role focuses on enhancing sales forecasting processes and implementing new tools to ensure accuracy and compliance. With a requirement for significant financial experience, the position offers a dynamic work environment where strategic recommendations can have a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years' experience in relevant industry at a senior level.
• Experience managing control processes in large corporations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of new forecasting processes across PA country and region.
• Conduct regular assessments of processes to identify gaps and recommend changes.
• Ensure trends impacting SaaS are communicated to management.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Integrity

Education

BA in Accounting, Finance, or Demand Management

Tools

MS Office

Power BI Analytics

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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)

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:
General / Shared ServicesDIVISION:
ANI International NutritionLOCATION:
Singapore > Singapore : DUO TowerADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
StandardTRAVEL:
Not specifiedMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Not Applicable