DEMAND PLANNER

Asahi Europe & International (AEI) is part of Asahi Group Holdings (AGH), a global beer, spirits, soft drinks, and food group with leading positions in European and Asia-Pacific markets, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan. As of November 2020, Asahi Europe & International Group runs 19 production facilities in 8 countries across Europe and is the custodian of some of the best beer brands in the world, including Asahi Super Dry, Pilsner Urquell, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Grolsch and Kozel. Within the Asahi Group, the remit of Asahi Europe and International is also to develop and manage all export markets globally, outside of Japan and Oceania. Covering 90 markets and with over 10,000 passionate colleagues on board, the business is well positioned to inspire people around the world to drink better.

Ursus is made with people, and we care about our people!

Role Overview:

A Demand Planner in our company is responsible for managing the cross-functional alignment process to deliver a reliable and timely consensus forecast. This role involves thoroughly analyzing historical sales data and gathering, validating, and incorporating commercial inputs into the forecast. Additionally, the Demand Planner will proactively identify and escalate risks and opportunities through scenario planning.

 Responsibilities:

Develop Accurate Demand Forecasts

• Create precise demand forecasts across multiple timeframes (monthly and weekly) by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, and internal/external factors affecting product performance.

• Establish a baseline forecast for future planning horizons.

Facilitate Cross-Functional Alignment

• Gather and consolidate information on future commercial plans by leading regular alignment discussions with Sales, Insights, Trade Marketing, and Brand teams.

• Integrate these inputs into the final consensus forecast for the S&OP process.

Risk and Opportunity Management

• Identify potential risks and opportunities affecting the demand plan.

• Present gap analyses and propose corrective actions to key stakeholders.

Refine and Validate Demand Plans

• Continuously improve the demand planning process and methodologies.

• Provide regular reports on forecast accuracy and propose solutions to improve stock predictions, inventory levels, and product availability.

Align Demand Plans with Strategic Goals

• Ensure demand forecasts are aligned with the company’s long-term strategic objectives and goals for both mid and long-term planning.

Support Strategic Planning

• Contribute to the strategic planning process by delivering data-driven insights and analytics on sales trends and market demand.

Collaborate with Customers

• Engage with customers as part of the collaborative forecasting process when necessary.

• Foster a customer-centric mindset within the organization during forecast alignment.

Bridge Communication Gaps

• Identify and address facilitators and blockers across the supply chain.

• Act as a mediator between commercial and operational teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products to customers.

Analyze Out-of-Stock (OOS) Scenarios

• Investigate root causes of OOS situations and forecast accuracy issues.

• Implement corrective actions to optimize stock levels and minimize delivery failures.

 Requirements (must have):

Education:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Technical Skills:

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

• Experience with database-oriented software and demand planning tools.

Language Proficiency:

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Experience:

• 3-4 years of professional experience in FMCG, specifically in Commercial or Demand Planning roles.

Supply Chain Knowledge:

• Solid understanding of inventory management principles and Supply Chain processes.

What we offer: 

• •Comprehensive Medical Subscription: Health coverage to keep you in good shape.
• •Life Insurance: Peace of mind with a secure life insurance plan.
• •Bonus for special events: Additional incentives for special life events.
• •Annual Bonus Scheme: Reward for your contributions with an engaging bonus program.
• •Access to Benefit Platform: A wide range of perks that you can tailor flexibly to your needs.
• •Extensive Training & Development: Grow your skills with various training sessions and development programs.
• •Wellbeing programs: Access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• •Monthly beer quota

We are committed to nurturing a workplace where we celebrate and respect difference, and support everyone to be true to who they are! At Ursus Breweries, part of Asahi Europe and International, we believe you can SHINE AS YOU ARE - no matter your age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs.  We want to support you to be courageous in your individuality and to know that whoever you are and whatever your circumstances, you can belong with us without having to conform.