Purpose The purpose of the position is to create, maintain and deliver product knowledge strategy within the scope, time and budget in a cost effective manner.
Planning: Organize and prepare for demand planning process Forecasting: Management of statistical forecasts Perform new product volumes forecasting Developing the statistical forecasts for Critical Care products, and improving forecast accuracy Utilizing analytics to identify forecasting/demand issues and their root causes, then leverage 6-sigma techniques to drive process improvements Long term inventory: Global Supply Chain Portal (GSCP) supply plan review Channel Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) analysis Issue resolution to customers ON Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) and Continuous Planning Forecast and Replenishment (CPFR) meetings Perform Estimated Quotation Limit (EQL) model management Supporting the Critical Care S&OP process Continuously developing tools, reports and analytics necessary to support the Critical Care Supply Chain organization Analyzing business/customer requirements, identify opportunities, develop project plans, and spearhead the implementation performance improvement projects Supply Chain: Reporting: Compile a progress report on a weekly/monthly basis Analyse the market data, sales figures and monitor results to ensure profitability/revenue achieved RELATED JOB REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS Technical Skills: Analytical Strategic approach to resolve challenges Problem solving skills Project management In Depth Product and Retail Business Knowledge Ms Office Suite (Ms Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Generic Competencies: Quantitative and business analysis skills Knowledge of marketing principles and practices Project management skills A strong work-ethic Analytical skills essential Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills Able to challenge the team and ensure all deadlines and targets are met In depth knowledge of supply chain processes Strong organisational ability Effective communication with all relevant parties (team player) Proactive, Innovative, time management Presentation skills (Specialist within this function) Customer service orientation Required Experience 2 - 5 years experience in a similar position Previous product management or related experience Knowledge of Supply Chain/ Marketing management Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
All at advanced level FMCG experience will be an advantage Educational requirements Degree in Business /Engineering