Consumer Brands Demand Planner

YOUR ROLE

• Responsible for developing short term demand forecast on weekly basis by analyzing sales and market trends, future marketing activities, promotions, and other related information
• Publish mid-term forecast on quarterly basis for capacity planning and investment decision-making; Evaluate forecast accuracy and result and drive the optimization of forecast methodology
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing and/or Sales Controlling to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts, and it is in-lined with financial plans
• Provide input to the supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs; Ensure the interface with supply plan and carry out customer order management to deliver target service level
• Propose seasonal product sell-out plan by leveraging re-packing process to minimize inventory disposal after insecticide season; Inform provision forecast and initiate sell-out plan to minimize provision impact by collaborating counter partners in commercial team
• Analyze and interpret sales and marketing data in depth to improve and refine the assumption blocks to be used in forecasts; Populate various daily sales report to reconcile monthly forecast in coherent with commercial plans and provide business team with pre-alert of inventory and sales risk for prompt action plan
• Monitor monthly performance of sales and forecasts to identify and communicate trends that indicate gaps; Lead and participation in committees and regular/ad-hoc meetings
• Dimension/ Key figures: NES 34,631MKRW, Number of SKU 97; Brands: Pril, Bref, Hair Retail

YOUR SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required
• Minimum of three (3) years' work experience in supply chain, demand and supply planning of FMCG industry is required
• Good command of MS office (Excel) is required; SAP and/or APO expertise is strongly preferred
• Good communication in Korean and English is required
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge, solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• Excellent interpersonal skills, capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, strong time management and organisational skills

At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We welcome all applications across different genders, origins, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, disabilities, and generations.