Job Vacancy Details
Forecasting Specialist
Automotive, Aerospace, Rail
Switzerland
Permanent
Updated August 7, 2008
Job Role
Organize and execute the forecasting process and obtain information from relevant sources to understand future demand for parts, to provide the most accurate forecast possible each month and determine appropriate adjustments to the forecast
-Maintain in-depth understanding of demand drivers and focus on their impacts to future demand
-Recognize changes in customer demand early on and account for in forecast
-Analyze emerging trends, impact of new product introductions, new market conditions, etc. and incorporate into forecasting process
-Conduct and analyze weekly, monthly and quarterly plans and adjust according to parameters and policies
-Conduct ongoing reconciliations and audits to insure inventory reporting
-Assist in the implementation of inventory strategy / inventory reduction
-Collaborate with planners and relevant business leads in making decisions and tradeoffs that balance supply and demand
-Escalate issues that exceed
-Adhere to global standards
Who we're looking for
-Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics or other quantitative field, or equivalent
-Supply chain and Forecasting modelling experience
-Demonstrated ability to understand and apply standard analytical concepts and forecasting methodology
-Demonstrated understanding of forecasting processes and how it supports the supply chain effort
-Familiarity with the concepts of system analysis, design and process improvement
-Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with heavy and uneven workloads and deadlines
-Ability to perform and adapt in a changing business environment
-Expertise in mathematical and statistical analysis and modelling
-Strong organizational and project management skills
-Experience with ERP and supply chain systems; SAP preferred
-Proficiency in MS Office products
-English fluency
About our client
AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG) is a global leader in agricultural equipment manufacturing and distribution offering a full product line including tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment and implements.
They are committed to a philosophy of continuous growth applied to their products, people and innovations. With 6.8 billion dollars in annual sales, 32-hundred dealers world wide, and more than 13,000 global employees they offer the finest and some of the most respected brands of agricultural equipment including their four core brands: Massey Ferguson; Fendt; Challenger and Valtra.
Their vision is to supply High Tech Solutions for Professional Farmers Feeding the World.
As AGCO is currently establishing their European Headquarters in Neuhausen, Switzerland, we are currently recruiting their key team members, including a:
Planning Specialist
Michael Page Contact
Job Ref: RPMI31861
Your application will be sent to Philipp Michel.
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