Job Ref: 214389211

Date: 2021-08-09 10:24:37

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Maintaining SKU Data in SAP APO for forecasting purposes.

· Updating the sales forecast in compliance with the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.

· Updating historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results.

· Collecting cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine review the forecast model to reflect agreed sales and marketing assumptions.

· Implementing changes to represent sales forecast agreed for future periods.

· Maintaining and communicating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Forecast Accuracy, BIAS, SKU count, new product development (NPD).

· Providing information to coordinate with the planning functions review the sales forecasts as well as the risks and opportunities to Senior Demand Planner to ensure good coordination of the actions to be carried out throughout the supply chain thus promoting optimized management of stocks and slobs.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

· Proven experience in the industry on the similar position.

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or relevant field.

· APICS or other forecasting Certification preferred.

· Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding. Knowledge of SAP/APO is preferred.

· Very strong experience in MS Excel usage.

· Strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills.

· Very good interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process.

COMPANY:

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 12,400 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales., the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Kamis and Galeo.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values

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