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  • Posted: Apr 24, 2014
    Deadline: May 6, 2014
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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 Lead

    Ref No: 220414-3
    Location: Lagos
    Reporting To (Job Title): Head of Demand Forecasting

    Key Responsibilities

    •     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.

    Qualifications, Experience

    • At least 3 years experience in Demand Forecasting/Commercial Sales/Marketing operations in an FMCG environment.
    • Qualification in a Commerce/Business/supply chain related discipline, logistics, supply management, demand management, operational management desirable.

    Competencies:

    •     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.
    •     Strong planning ability & able to work on own initiative.
    •     Strong interpersonal skills.
    •     Proactively seeks opportunities to increase value by raising standards & championing best practices.

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.

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