Regional Demand Analyst- METAP & CIS

Abbott


Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Karachi
Contract type: Full time
Regional Demand Analyst METAP & CIS

Job profile: Demand Analytics and Coordination

  • Consolidate and Analyze the METAP & CIS Demand based on historical trends , match with future product supply and provide feedback to Affiliates and present in Regional S&OPs.
  • Access to PRIME (system related connections, reports, SAP, EA)
  • Analyze and prepare dashboards for the forecast in METAP&CIS region related to ADS, var vs PLN, LBE, previous forecast etc.
  • Support Affiliate in proper and effective new products incorporation in PRIME system and Master files to avoid mistake and ensure alignment between ADS&LBEs for NPIs
  • Follow up METAP and EM S&OP actions and support in S&OP deck preparation
  • Support affiliates of the region in using PRIME and advancing further developments friendly for users

Job Requirement

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) preferably in Supply Chain or Economics.
  • 3-5 years’ Demand Management experience in Healthcare or FMCG preferably in Multinational Company
  • Good interpersonal /communication skills required
  • Strong system skills: MS Office, ERP, Database and Business Intelligence tools.
  • Good understanding of the sales and operations planning process.
  • Demonstrated project management skills from inception to implementation and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Ability to work effectively within a team and geographically diverse region.
  • Proven success in improving work processes and continuous improvement.
  • Leadership skills in a matrix organization, leading change and role model positive behaviors in a complex and fast paced environment
  • Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner
  • Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable
  • Finance background, PBI creation, macros knowledge is a plus

Job Description

Lead and support the METAP&CIS region through:

Demand And Forecast Accuracy

  • Drive effective demand forecast process in MET&CIS to provide a solid 28-month forecast for supply chain, finance and strategy teams.
  • Drive affiliate identification of forecast accuracy improvement actions and support affiliates to implement and closely follow up to successful completion.
  • Establish and maintain Brand Database
  • Consolidate and Analyze the METAP & CIS Demand based on historical trends , match with future product supply and provide feedback to Affiliates and present in Regional S&OPs

Sales & Operations Planning

  • Support in Sales & Operations planning within affiliates ( > 800 SKUs with value > $830MM)
  • Further Improvement culture in demand management. For example, through robust application of 5 Whys and CAPA & PDCA techniques in areas such as forecast accuracy especially for affiliate with very high forecast accuracy errors


    • PRIME (Integrated Forecasting Tool) METAP&CIS Champion

    • Develop PRIME METAP&CIS Regional reports, KPIs and dashboards that meet the needs of the Region (4 clusters, 50 countries)
    • Ensure a high level of data accuracy in affiliates’ PRIME systems i.e. master data.
    • Drive high quality affiliate inputs into PRIME: variance commentaries, forecast accuracy KPIs variances, forecast assumptions, R&Os, unconstrained demand etc.
    • To be the key METAP&CIS contact for PRIME training and user support for the affiliates.
    • Drive optimal usage of PRIME in affiliates through coaching, monitoring, feedback and support especially in areas such as forecasting and usage of reports for analysis.
    • Act as the liaison between METAP&CIS and Division for future PRIME enhancements.
    • Drive proactive review and analysis with affiliates of their Brand/SKU’s forecast, assumptions, KPI performance so to highlight early areas of concern for prompt actioning i.e. around potential distressed inventory
    • Ensure effective link of PRIME and APO and demand management especially in cases of supply challenges.

    METAP&CIS SOP Meeting

    • Support METAP&CIS Supply Director in preparation of monthly METAP&CIS SOP deck, minutes and follow up for S&OP meetings with clusters
    • Support manager in preparation METAP&CIS Demand variances related topics, shared pack consolidation & analysis

    Projects

    • Lead / participate in Affiliate, Region, Division Demand related projects as per agreement with manager/affiliate

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