Planning Unit Head

 Main Tasks
 

• Manages the development of and integration of brand specific forecasts for internal
  operations which include replenishment data, customer data, sales promotion information,
  marketing plans and new distribution/product deletions.
•  Direct and manage the activities and work of subordinates by setting individual objectives,
  managing performance, developing and motivating staff, and providing feedback and
  appraisal in order to maximize subordinate and departmental performance.
• Assists in the improvement of demand system forecasting accuracy for customers.
•  Maintains and manages product history, forecasts and promotional demand.
•  Analyzes internal demand stream information, and categorizes according to demand patterns.
• May input sales/marketing intelligence for each operating unit for use in forecast systems.
•  Responsible for managing the long-term (3-year) demand planning process to assure proper
  inventory levels of products to support the business and satisfy customer demand.
•  Matching the required level of production to the existing resources, Scheduling and choosing
  the actual work to be started in the manufacturing facility and Setting up and delivering
  production orders to production facility.
•  Ensures the critical analysis of inventory levels to support Company goals, and manages the
  development of creative solutions to inventory issues.
•  Oversees team to ensure they are appropriately utilizing systems, following standard work
  processes, completing required tasks accurately and within established deadlines. Monitors
  progress to goals and supports resolution of issues.
•  Support the weekly and monthly Sales and Operations (S&OP) planning process by working
  across functional areas and with suppliers to address demand and supply imbalances.
•  Coordinating the S&OP process with the merchandising organization, suppliers and
  finance. Provide 12 month rolling forecast for inventory and receipt. Define, coordinate and
  execute initiatives in support of the S&OP process.
•  Manages replenishment, promotional and seasonal forecasting to achieve sales, inventory
  productivity and in stock targets. Develops forecast programs to sales, profit and inventory
  targets.
•  Maintains working knowledge of end to end supply chain components including forecasting,
  inventory management, promotional planning, basic department management, master data
  management, item lifecycle and disposition, seasonal planning, DC operations, store ordering
  and operations, supplier planning and order fulfillment. Utilizes knowledge to plan and
  manage based on business needs within categories supported.