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POSITION SUMMARY To lead and facilitate the consensus volume planning activities associated with the Channel/Category/Business Unit. Create and maintain forecast which incorporates business intelligence and demand signals gathered from cross functional teams. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and facilitate monthly Consensus meetings with MKTG, Sales, TM, & FinanceAccountable for updating and maintaining processes, tools and systems associated with the monthly PEAK processTranslate demand signals into an executable demand plan by business. Work with cross functional teams and provide insight to improve business decisionsMaintain and review Demand KPI and identify the area to improveReview historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast resultsCoordinate cross-functional research activities to refine forecast and reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions into the monthly forecastCollaborate with Supply Planner in the creation of the Item/Weekly/Location level forecasting (Operational FCST)Participate and contribute to the Spring Plan building processSupport S&OP driven initiatives and provide input to the Supply Planning organization on existing items and new productMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Degree or Equivalent7+ years of Demand/Supply/Sales/Financial Planning experienceSAP Experience preferredData Mining ExperienceStrong analytical andproblem solvingskillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Good working knowledge of Consensus processBroad understanding of cross functional teams (Marketing, Finance, Trade, Sales) and Supply Chain teamStrong cross functional collaborationExposure to different levels of the organizationEnhanced presentation skills.
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