Demand Planner for Kimberly Clark Israel

Lead and continuously drive improvements in process and outputs of demand forecast (like Forecast Reconciliation and MBO sign off release process) as part of Golden S&OP cycle – IFP categories
Develop and maintain a monthly demand schedule by maintaining a 24 month rolling forecast at invoice SKU and location level
Ensure an accurate up to date view of market demand by maintaining a robust rolling forecast at the agreed level and time horizons required for planning and commercial decision making
Ensure the utilization of statistical demand planning system capabilities and drive system usage improvements
Manage the monthly MBO sign off / Demand Review forecast release process
Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias
Manage forecast locations splits, roll-overs and allocation rules to optimise service and reduce obsolescence / slow movers and cost exposure as well as DIO targets
Understand and communicate supply chain impacts and solutions (when appropriate) of category-specific business plans as well as recommendation of SKU optimization
Work closely with Supply Chain and S&OP colleagues in support of tactical execution which meets business objectives
Short-term management/coordination of the execution of plans, communication of changes, issues and shortages, avoidance of obsolete products and stock run outs
Provide forecast insights and recommendations for quarterly financial & budget process, and category specific projects, innovation and strategies Short-term management/coordination of the execution of plans, communication of changes, issues and shortages, avoidance of obsolete products and stock run outs
Effectively utilise independent analysis of available data streams and information (category sales history, past promotional/event history, customer sales & inventory data, customer collaboration & insights etc) in order to drive forecast improvements
Support implementation of demand management best practices/strategies across the IFP EMEA organization
דרישות התפקיד
Bachelors Degree (BA, BSc) or equivalent is desirable;
2 to 4 year experience in forecasting or sales and operations planning (S&OP) environment or with a proven track record in Supply Chain;
Fluent in English
Highly numerate; first class analytical skills including data manipulation;
Flexible approach - excellent leadership skills together with strong team ethic;
Experience of SAP ECC, APO, Prevail 10, MS EXCEL®, BW or similar systems desirable;
Experience within supply chain forecasting and EPOS tracking or similar;
Self-motivated and independent;
Excellent collaboration skills that would allow you to successfully manage these important customer relationships;
Excellent communication and influencing skills and ability to respond positively under pressure are essential