Princes

FORECASTING MANAGER

PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Manage sales forecast by SKU within a portfolio of customers for a rolling 104 weeks within the statistical forecasting package (SAP APO).
2) Monitor sales performance against forecast and take corrective actions to deliver forecast accuracy targets.
3) Ensure exception messages & alerts are actioned and dealt with in a timely manner.
4) Hold monthly internal reviews with Account Managers to agree the forward plan- focussing on forecast accuracy, promotions, changes in distribution, new listings & discontinuations.
5) Maintain & track promotional forecasts utilising historical analysis and current / future market intelligence.
6) Issue weekly promotional performance reports.
7) Issue weekly reports on forecast accuracy.
8) Prepare monthly forecasting report and KPI’s by customer.
9) Hold monthly collaborative forecasting meetings with top 6 customers.
10) Assist in the budgeting process.
11) Evaluate and integrate customer forecast, stock and EPOS data as appropriate.
12) Maintain the business statistical forecasting package.
13) Work to strengthen relationships with key internal contacts (sales, buying, marketing, customer services and planning / manufacturing).

KNOWLEDGE
Understanding of formal stock planning processes from forecast creation through to requirements planning.
Understanding of sales and marketing promotion planning processes.
Understanding of customer data sources.
Understanding of customer service order fulfilment processes.
Understanding of customer event planning processes and customer logistics.
Good understanding of statistical sales forecasting techniques and forecasting packages.
Excellent data analysis and presentation skills.
Use of SAP.

SKILLS
Able to handle numerous priorities simultaneously and manage workload to meet deadlines
Good interpersonal skills required for building strong business relationships.
Effective communicator and influencer
Team working
Excellent analytical ability and presentation skills
Problem Solving
Planning & organising
Attention to detail and accuracy

Applications for this role closed on: 6 Aug 2010

CONTACT INFORMATION

Email: recruitment@princes.co.uk

Mail: Lorna Gough, HR Manager, Shared Services, Princes Ltd., Royal Liver Building, Liverpool L3 1NX