Demand Planner Junior - North & West Africa - 2 Years H/F

Beschreibung:

BIC® products are recognized all over the world for their quality, safety, affordability and ease of use. The ballpoint pen, the pocket lighter, and the shaver are all part of the daily lives of millions of consumers. These products make BIC® an iconic international brand, present in more than 4 million retail outlets in more than 160 countries around the world. BIC's founder, Marcel Bich, understood that to succeed, BIC needed hands-on team members who were willing to take measured risks and assume responsibility for their role in a team. Today, we provide our more than 15,000 team members in 61 countries with the opportunity to invent BIC's future - together - while honoring our past achievements. We are committed to our team members' development and empower those who wish to discover different areas of our business or acquire international experiences.
Company description: For over 75 years, BIC has been creating ingeniously simple and joyful products that are a part of every heart and home. As a member of our team, you'll be a part of reigniting a beloved brand as we continue to reimagine everyday essentials in new, sustainable and responsible ways. Our "roll up your sleeves and get the job done" approach to work creates an environment where self-starters, problem solvers and innovative thinkers thrive. BIC team members are empowered to take ownership of their careers and bring their unique perspectives to the table to make a meaningful impact on our mission. It's a colorful world - make your mark by joining the BIC team today. Role & responsibilities: To support our Demand Planning department, we are recruiting a Demand Planner Junior North and West Africa. The position is based in Casablanca (Morocco), with hybrid working option. This is a V.I.E. contract. Joining BIC Demand Planning team means joining a team that is dynamic and agile, promotes team spirit and is ready to take up challenges. Inside the Commercial department, and reporting to the Demand Planning Manager MEA, your main mission will be to build the demand plan for your markets in collaboration with Sales, Marketing and Finance. In addition, Anaplan and BlueYonder implementation are full part of the position to develop other competencies and leadership, such as Key User or process owner. Main responsabilities: Support the Global Data Plateform, BlueYonder and Anaplan implementation in the MEA Region. Prepare forecast for North and West Africa Build a strong demand plan, using all the data available (sales history, promotion plan, sell-out data) on a 24-month horizon in Blue Yonder. Challenge and consolidate the forecasts for promotions and new products provided by Sales and Marketing teams. Be a key business partner to stakeholders representing both local, regional organization (General Manager, Customer Service, Sales, Marketing and Finance) as well as headquarters (Demand planing Center of excellence, Supply Chain, Information Technology) Analyze the forecast accuracy and bias results at country/category level and propose actions to achieve and improve those KPI's and as a result final OTIF level as well. Collaborate with Finance Department on reconciliation of quarterly Financial Rolling forecast updates and close the gaps vs operational forecasts. Prepare and support the monthly local Demand Review to get top management sign off on your demand plan. Support the transformation from S&OP to IBP (Integrated Business Planning Process), improving local demand reviews, and collaborating closely with S&OP leader who consolidate the Demand Plan and supply inputs. Collaborate with supply teams and coordinate actions that contribute to secure product availability, with a strong focus on TOP SKUs, key promotions, and new business. Coordinate the slow mover and obsolete stock reduction with Sales/Marketing. Support SKU complexity reduction. Actively participate in the continuous improvement of the processes and tools. Be a Key user for the MEA team: transversal communication, challenge of the team, improvements, project management

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Profile: 1-2 years' experience within the similar position Strong analytical skills: ability to analyze figures, draw conclusions and provide recommendations with strong business orientation; Good command of IT systems - particularly Excel and COGNOS/Power BI; Knowledge of Blue Yonder forecasting tool is a plus; Language skills: Fluent in English and French Soft Skills: Structured way of thinking and attention to details; Ability to challenge and convince his/her interlocutors; Well organized, management of priorities, ability to work within set deadlines; Overall business understanding; Team Player, flexible when dealing with other people; Ability to work autonomously; Decision-making skills; Precise and clear in communication with other departments; Hard-working and proactive