DEMAND PLANNINGAnalyse all data relevant to challenge the sales forecast, taking into account historical sales, market trends, seasonality promotions and strategic focus products; continuously striving to improve forecasting.Understand and communicate the impact of forecast accuracy and the root cause of forecast error.Participate in forecast meetings for specific channels and maintain relevant documentation and SOPs for demand planning processes and systems.Understand volume run-rates and identify “at-risk” SKUs, recommending SKU rationalisation initiatives as required.Drive corrective actions to meet or exceed targeted KPI’s that include but are not limited to Goods Destruction, SKU and DC Forecast Accuracy and Service Level.SUPPLY PLANNING & INVENTORY MANAGEMENTMaintain a rolling 18-month forecast aligned to Demand Plan requirements and assist in the physical distribution cost planning process.Periodically manage inventory targets and safety stock levels and ensure relevant inventory for each SKU and DC.Manage the new product process, product transitions, both end of life and new product introductions and manage co-packing requirements against local supply plan and optimise cost.Manage interstate stock movements to ensure service and within budget. Track GIT (Goods in Transit) and maintain Inwards Shipping Spreadsheet and SAP.Prepare, report and communicate forecast and supply risks & opportunities to management, whilst driving efforts to reduce costs throughout the Supply Chain.SYSTEM MANAGEMENT (APO / IBP)Maintain Master Data, pricing files and APO/IBP settings for finished goods.Prepare Demand and Supply Plan and review on a weekly basis for MR and upload into IBP.Manage inventory targets and ensure relevant safety stock. Complete the Red Bull IBP system requirements each month and on time.Meet or exceed targeted KPI’s that include but are not limited to SKU/DC Forecast Accuracy and Service Level.SUPPORT & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTUnderstand Red Bull values and role model these behaviours in the S&OP process.Support the Operations department’s objectives and lend a hand when necessary.Continually strive for good to great in all tasks, projects and communication.Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with internal customers, business units and Operations team members
