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Regional Demand Planning Manager
Manufacturing & Distribution
Swindon
Permanent
Updated March 30, 2012
This is an important role in the lubricants business to ensure continuity of service to its customers, you will be responsible for up to 20 sites across Europe & Africa working with the sales/demand planners ensuring accuracy of information being supplied to both the Supply Chain team and Finance which is used to drive the MRP system (SAP APO)and financial forecasting. This isa major part of the integrated planning process to ensure the business has an accurate vision of volumes and financial forecasts.
Key responsibilities will be:
• Lead and manage robust, high quality demand planning and demand control processes across the OU, driving continuous improvement in forecast accuracy (both volume & financial)
• Lead the network of Demand Managers and Demand Planners in E&A.
• Manage and develop the interface between Demand and Supply
• Lead improvements in Demand Planning capability in the OU
• Ensure that supporting systems are robust, fit for purpose and efficient
• Be part of the global demand management network driving consistency and best practice across the SPU.
• Identify gaps between latest Demand Plans and E&A goals, and develop options for gap closure.
• Represent the E&A Sales Function on the IR (Integrated Reconciliation) team
• Provide the link between the Regional Product Management Review and the Market Demand Reviews.
Who we're looking for
You will have good knowledge of SAP, in particular the APO function, within this you will be able to give examples of driving efficiencies through automation and effective coaching.
Your background will include both volume and financial forecasting which will have been working as part of a fully integrated planning process - with key stakeholders including, Supply Chain & Finance.
It is important you have strong business experience in complex organisations such as BP and a solid business acumen.
You will have substantial experience in demand planning and forecasting (volume & financial)and be able to fluently discuss a supply chain and give examples of work experience.
You will be able to give examples of managing remote teams and influencing others without line responsibility.
As a person you will be:
•Strong with statistics and manipulating data (both financial & volumes)
•Confident at speaking out - even if it is not good news
•A self starter, capable of self managing
•Excellent at communicating and influencing others.
A second European language would be an advantage
Ideally you will be degree qualified or higher
You will be prepared to travel to Europe & Africa frequently.
About our client
BP leads the way on exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy and they do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of 92,000 employees, BP have business activities and millions of customers in more than 100 countries across six continents. The Lubricants division, responsible for the premium brand Castrol, manufactures and markets lubricants products and services directly to business customers and end-consumers in over 60 countries. With over 8000 staff, the business is concentrated on the higher-margin sectors of automotive, industrial and also marine, energy and aviation lubricants. Customer focus, distinctive brands and superior technology remain the cornerstones of their long-term strategy.
What's on offer
£Competitive + Package
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0117 927 5921.
Job Ref: 13209391
Your application will be sent to Neil Scott.
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