Senior Specialist (Inventory & Flow Management)

Job Description

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Demand Planning Manager to lead the strategic transformation of our supply chain. This pivotal role involves overseeing the migration of our core Forecasting & Replenishment platforms and acting as the primary business leader collaborating with AI/ML engineers. The goal is to continuously refine and optimize our predictive capabilities, driving significant improvements in forecast accuracy within the Retail and FMCG sectors.

Job Requirements

. Platform Migration:

o Direct the strategic planning and execution of upcoming Forecasting & Replenishment platform migrations, ensuring seamless transition and data integrity.

o Support in structuring and setting up Demand AI/ML with the new platform, considering inputs and customizations required for FPG.

. AI/ML Integration:

o Act as the subject matter expert bridging the gap between demand planning functions and AI/ML engineering teams to continuously improve forecasting models.

. Operational Leadership:

o Lead the core demand planning functions, managing processes related to demand shaping, inventory optimization, and consensus forecasting.

o Create the workflow that bridges communications and collaboration between stakeholders, including and not limited to Buyers, Planners, Logistics and Operations.

. Optimization:

o Identify and implement enhancements to FPG's forecasting methodologies, leveraging Machine Learning and Agentic AI to boost predictive performance.

. Category Management and Strategy:

o Participate in category reviews to identify opportunities and provide insights to improve productivity and Days on Hand (DOH).

o Respond to store inquiries, including special requests and delivery issues, ensuring prompt and effective resolution.