Demand Analyst
Role Objective
* The Demand Analyst’s objective is to support the Demand Planning community to improve and excel in DP processes
* The Demand Analyst is responsible for generating all demand-related performance reports and helping demand scientists in forecast generation by providing insights on pockets that need improvement
Key Responsibilities
* Generate all demand planning related reports and metrics that support improvement of the statistical forecast
* Establish and monitor standard key performance indicators across demand planning (e.g., forecast accuracy, bias, OSF freshness, etc.)
* Foster collaboration between demand planners and demand planning data scientists
* Continuously review and optimize demand planning processes to eliminate inefficiencies, reduce manual intervention, and automate tasks wherever possible
* Share the generated statistical forecast and demand sensing forecast with demand planners, along with key highlights and watch-out items
* Compare the statistical forecast and the signed-off demand plan to identify the enrichment ratio from the market based on the segmentation methodology (e.g., animal farm)
* Evaluate and lead the implementation of demand planning software and tools to streamline and enhance demand planning processes
* Provide training and mentorship to the demand planning community to enhance their skills and expertise
Key Soft Skills
* Understands Nestlé’s business environment
* Open-minded towards new and different ways of doing things
* Acts decisively and proactively
* Plans and prioritizes work effectively
Key Functional Skills
* Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain planning, with specific emphasis on the demand plan
* Strong analytical background
* Strong quantitative skills
* Stakeholder management
Academic Background
* Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or Data Science
Experience
* 2+ years of experience in demand planning
* 2+ years of experience in data analysis and reporting using tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or similar
* 2+ years of experience in project management