Key Responsibilities: - Collect technical data, set up and maintain master data for finished goods (FG) and semi-finished goods (Semi-FG) in both local and global master data systems, ensuring data accuracy based on inputs provided by relevant stakeholders, including NPI. - Build, review, and enrich rolling monthly and weekly sales forecasts (down to item, area, and depot level), integrating commercial targets, business plans, and all relevant internal and external events. - Collect, challenge, and gain a clear understanding of the assumptions and insights behind the volume forecast, with well-defined rationale. - Develop and challenge volume projections for commercial activities and new product launches. - Review KPI performance, identify potential root causes, and define action plans to improve forecast accuracy, planning processes, and risk mitigation. - Generate and discuss alternative demand planning scenarios for the S&OP process, with clearly documented assumptions and assessments of volume and cost impacts. - Lead the scheduling and preparation of S&OP meetings, facilitate discussions, communicate the approved demand plan to key stakeholders, and follow up on agreed action items. - Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Central Planning, Customer Service, Finance, Marketing, and Trade Marketing, to deliver accurate and effective demand plans. - Update and maintain forecasting tools, and coach Sales Managers on their use during the monthly forecasting process. - Participate in Weekly Demand & Supply Review meetings and other S&OP-related meetings as required. - Drive continuous improvement by initiating, implementing, and embedding enhancements to demand planning processes and supporting TPM initiatives. [Requirements] Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, or a related field. Experience & Skills - 3–7 years of experience in Demand Planning; experience in the FMCG industry is highly preferred. - Hands-on experience with S&OP processes and demand planning. - Basic understanding of commercial, financial, and supply chain principles. - Strong understanding of end-to-end (E2E) business processes and the interdependencies between Demand Planning and other business functions. - Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; VBA is an advantage. - Experience with Power BI, Power Query, and Power Apps is preferred. - Hands-on experience with planning systems such as Blue Yonder, FuturMaster, or SAP. - Proficient in both written and spoken English.