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Senior Executive - Planning
Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with kindness and humility, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions that make people look and feel good. There’s much to learn and many to learn from, with more than 17,000 employees around the world to explore ideas and ambitions with. Dive into varied, flexible, and stimulating environments. Meet empowered professionals to partner with, befriend, and stretch your skills alongside. Every day, your energy, your creativity, and your determination will shape our future, making a positive difference on billions of people. Every essence of you enriches our world. We are Givaudan. Human by nature.
Assistant Manager – Demand Planning - Your future position?
Purpose
As Assistant Manager – Demand Planning, you’re responsible for forecasting customer demand, managing inventory levels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal supply chain performance. They analyze historical data, market trends, and statistical models to develop accurate demand forecasts and implement strategies to minimize excess inventory and prevent stockouts. This role also involves monitoring demand patterns, adjusting forecasts based on real-time data, and preparing reports for key stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Developing and Maintaining Demand Forecasts:
- Utilizing historical data, statistical analysis, and market insights to create accurate demand forecasts for products and services.
Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams:
- Working with sales, marketing, and operations teams to align demand planning with business objectives and ensure customer satisfaction.
Inventory Management:
- Monitoring inventory levels, adjusting forecasts to optimize stock availability, and developing strategies to minimize excess inventory and reduce waste.
Process Improvement:
- Identifying opportunities for process improvements within demand planning and inventory management, such as implementing new forecasting tools or streamlining processes.
Reporting and Analysis:
- Preparing and presenting demand plans and reports to key stakeholders, highlighting insights and actionable recommendations.
Team Leadership (Depending on role):
- Leading and mentoring a team of demand planners, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Monitoring and Adapting:
- Continuously monitoring demand patterns, adjusting forecasts based on real-time data, and incorporating new information into the demand planning process.
Communication and Collaboration:
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Serving as a liaison between different departments, ensuring alignment on demand planning goals and objectives.
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You?
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Are you someone who wants to grow and shape your own world? Who needs a new challenge and bring excellent contribution to the company? Then come and join us - and impact your world.
Your professional profile includes:
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or equivalent)
- 6 years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or related roles.
- Strong analytical and statistical skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop accurate forecasts.
- Proficiency in forecasting software and tools: Experience with statistical modeling software, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and other demand planning tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking skills: Ability to identify and address issues related to demand planning and inventory management.
- Understanding of supply chain management principles: Knowledge of inventory management, logistics, and other supply chain functions.
- Leadership and mentoring skills (if leading a team): Ability to motivate and develop a team of demand planners.
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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives.
We value the different perspectives that come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.
Everyone — regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, culture, religion, or any personal circumstances — is warmly welcomed at Givaudan, a place where we all love to be and grow.
Every essence of you enriches our world. Join us in making a difference together.
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