Hello. We're Haleon, a new world-leading consumer health company. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people by growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future.
About the Role A Demand Forecaster in Haleon is responsible for creating baseline unconstrained forecasts at SKU level using statistical analysis and incorporating local market intelligence to generate an unbiased value/volume demand forecast for current and new products. This can be submitted to the Supply operation as a key part of the IBP/S&OP process. Use KPIs to measure Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias in the plans.
Key Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include:
Manage the escalation of issues where data is not being submitted in line with agreed timeframes.
Lead all reporting in support of the performance management system and data provision from all parts of the supply chain.
Drive the agenda to ensure that data integrity is embedded in the ways of working within the business.
Drive the data collection and creation process to support all launches on time.
Ensure that data is entered accurately and maintained as per the service level agreement.
Assist and resolve data queries from internal and external customers.
Set up the data capture process ensuring standardized ways of working are adopted.
Ensure that the team is trained and data/system requirements are documented into SOPs.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure Continuous Improvement in E2E Processes.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis on Poor Forecast Accuracy and Inventory Risks.
Qualifications and Skills Essential Education:
Degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
Experience and Skills:
Background in pharmaceutical/consumer healthcare is a plus.
Highly developed analytical and MS Excel skills.
Experience with demand forecasting tools SAP (APO or IBP).
Fluent in English and Portuguese.
Adequate relevant experience in logistics, supply management, demand management, or operational management.
Proactive in leading and managing information and data from the supply chain organization.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Leadership and influencing skills.
Strong awareness of customer centricity.
Ability to apply strategic and lateral thinking to deliver large scale network solutions.
This role will be based in the Lisbon area, Portugal, with a flexible/hybrid working model.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Haleon, we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.
Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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