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  • Posted: Apr 28, 2016
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    GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) is a British multinational pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare company which has its headquarters in Brentford, London. As of March 2014, it was the world's sixth-largest pharmaceutical company after Johnson & Johnson, Novartis, Hoffmann-La Roche, Pfizer, and Sanofi, measured by 2013 revenue. The company ...
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    Demand Forecasting Analyst, West Africa

    Key Responsibilites

    • Provide detailed, timely forecast reporting across all categories for input to Consensus Forecast Review, Demand Review Meeting and Profit Review Meeting.
    • Develop exception reporting to enable identification and management of forecast accuracy impacts and month to month forecast changes.
    • Utilise data sources such as Nielsen scan, IMS wholesaler withdrawals, Ex Factory etc to generate insights to drive forecast accuracy.
    • Support Demand Forecasting Heads with FV/MODCF/Just Enough and APO system administration including pricing administration, forecast data entry and validation.
    • Own, maintain and evolve forecasting tools such as the Performance Analysis Toolkit.
    • Capture detailed minutes and actions at CFR meetings and distribute these to stakeholders in a timely manner.
    • Develop and own an online platform for sharing Demand Forecasting tools, reporting, information and examples of best practice.
    • Embed processes to support key account forecast capability to drive enhanced service levels and reduced working capital requirements
    • Provide analytical support to the Head of Demand Forecasting and cross functional teams as required.
    • Integrate Trade Spend / Net Sales inputs to ensure forecast decisions prioritise cost effective, net sales delivery.
    • Contribute to significant projects to transform the operating model, and deliver the benefits required including gross to net, complexity reduction, cost of goods and working capital reductions etc
    • Provide support for baseline statistical modeling to deliver enhanced forecast accuracy.

    Basic Qualifications

    • Minimum - Bachelor's in a Commerce / Business / Supply Chain related discipline, Logistics, Supply Management, Demand Management, Operational Management desirable.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Minimum - Bachelors in a Commerce / Business / supply chain related discipline, logistics, supply management, demand management, operational management desirable.
    • Advanced level Excel skills required.
    • High attention to detail.
    • Highly numerate with knowledge of supply chain forecasting / trade spend software systems and processes preferred.
    • Proficient in the use of Nielsen / IMS software.
    • Exposure to Demand Forecasting and Commercial Sales / Marketing operations in an FMCG environment.
    • Strong planning ability & able to work on own initiative.
    • Strong interpersonal skills.
    • Proactively seeks opportunities to increase value by raising standards & championing best practices.

    Complexity:

    • Reporting and analytical support for forecasting SKUs across
    • Key Categories x 4
    • Distributor/ Pharmacy / Grocery Channels including relevant Key Account inputs and visibility
    • All counties within the region
    • Incorporate Export / Dental inputs as required

    Detailed forecast reporting across all forecast drivers:

    • Baseline forecast
    • Promotional forecast
    • New Product Introductions
    • Media / Shopper initiatives
    • Others
    • System expert for SAP / APO / FV/MODCF/Just Enough
    • Super user for Nielsen and IMS data
    • Ad hoc detailed forecast analysis

    Method of Application

    To apply, visit GSK Career Page

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