Demand Planning Forecast Analyst (Temporary)
About the Role:
We're looking for a Demand Planning Forecast Analyst to join the team during 7 months to cover a maternity leave.
The role will concentrate on monitoring, developing and implementing analytical solutions to support the statistical forecasting process and involve collaboration with the business demand planners to improve the forecast accuracy.
What You Will Do:
Responsible for monitoring business and region total forecast performance
Review forecast by exception
Execute the continuous improvement tasks and assess impacts
Validate statistical methodology outputs
Support decision making by providing analysis and metrics, using them to identify trends and find root causes of forecast inaccuracy
Visualizing/presenting data for stakeholders
Lead coaching sessions and support business demand planners on activity prioritization
Monitor the impact of the business inputs in the statistical forecast process
Support the Business Unit Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) demand review meetings
Who you Are:
Degree level education is required
2-3 years experience in demand forecasting with knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques and delivery
Expert in Office tools. Knowledge in Planning tools such as SAP APO/IBP
Knowledge of End to End supply chain is desirable
Fluent in English, spoken and written
Ability to manage and meet deadlines and multi-task daily activities
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) across stakeholder groups
Good team player with flexibility to learn
Strong analytical, problem-solving skills and data-driven decision-making approach
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency
What We Can Offer You:
At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.
Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards. Together, we are improving lives, every day.
Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.
