• More than 5-years experience in Demand Forecasting
• ERP (DRP or DP) experience
• SCM basic theory knowledge
• Analytical skill based on statistical knowledge
• Mid to High Excel skill (xlookup, sumifs, pivot etc.)
• Good communication in both English (TOEIC 850 or equivalent) and Japanese
Mission, Overview of Role:
The main purpose of this position is to improve demand forecast accuracy to maximize sales and to optimize the stock level under Demand Planning Manager.
Principal Responsibilities:
Data Management: Extract data such as sales promotion and planning from past sales data, and create data which is the basis for statistical data processing.
Data Analysis: Classify data such as sales promotion and planning, and use it as base data for future sales forecasts and forecast reconciliation.
Information Collection: Collect sales forecast data from Field/EC/ Own Retail Sales, Add them up and Integrate them as GSJ Forecast.
Discussion: Confirm and discuss the validity of the data. Lead meetings with Field/EC/ Own Retail Sales, Supply Planning team, Marketing and collect information to brush-up sales forecast.
Adjustment : Adjust sales forecast accordingly to sales trend, sales progress, and supply status.
Approval: Prepare sales forecast by category for monthly sales forecast validation meeting led by Demand Planning Manager. Identify gaps between budget, risks and opportunities.
Input: Enter the approved sales forecast into the system.
Reconciliation: Analyze the gap between sales forecast and actual sales, and report the results to Demand Planning Manager with comments.
Stock Allocation: Allocate the received inventory to Field /EC/Own Retail Sales based on results and forecast.
Slow moving stock Management: Lead meeting to discuss action plans for slow movers, track status and update sales forecast accordingly.
Reporting: Create necessary reports for daily operation.