About the role

As an AMEA Global GPS, Demand & S&OP Performance Manager, you will be driving AMEA demand and supply scenarios for the region and working closely with all CBU's and Supply Points within the region and with SN Global Supply Points. You will play an instrumental role in streamlining demand visibility across all CBUs in the region. In close collaboration with the team, you will synthesize the CBU demand signals to facilitate efficient S&OP & GPS processes and cycles on a monthly basis.

Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and participate to AMEA GPS meeting with top management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to optimize the GPS process & tools, and drive improvements in key areas such as forecast accuracy, forecast bias, CFR projection and improvement, volume allocation of constrained platforms, inventory optimization.
• Define, set relevant Supply Chain KPIs and metrics and animate the performance in the region (Customer Service Level, Forecast Accuracy, Inventory, Write-off) to drive sustainable and profitable growth and deliver cash.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve it, contributing to AMEA performance (i.e. cash/inventory, forecast tools) upscaling the digital & reporting capabilities of the team
• Support local team in developing strong processes and tools to drive performance, efficiency and compliance. Build and animate local and regional workshop, planning convention (GPS/Planning)
• Facilitate and animate key platforms/meetings to drive business continuity, raise and tackle critical issues across the network, and set up corrective actions.
• Lead and develop a team of 4 people, as well as design the team’s roadmap in line with the AMEA Operations strategy.

- Holds a University Degree (Ideally in Engineering or Supply Chain)
- 7 to 10 Years of relevant professional experience. (Ideally having experience in different categories [SN, WTR, EDP])
- In-depth Supply Chain Planning / End-to-end planning knowledge
- Solid understanding of S&OP / IBP processes & dynamics
- Knowledge of Basic systems (SAP R3, APO)
- Advanced knowledge of Excel and PBI
- Python and Machine learning knowledge will be a plus  
- Strong end-to-end business sense
- Results-driven, making fact-based decisions
- Collaborative problem solver
- Excellent communicator, able to convince/engage people from planners to VPs
- Adaptable and resilient, with the ability to manage multiple situations in a complex environment with uncertainty
- Quick learner, demonstrating autonomy and innovative on his/her work
- Strong analytical skills. At ease with figures and in supply chain concepts (demand forecasting, inventory calculations etc).
- Team player and demonstrate management skills

Flexibility
Do things your way. At Danone Singapore, we believe that our teams work best when they are empowered to work flexibly – this is why our hybrid working policy allows you to agree the right balance of homeworking and office working, in line with yours and the team’s needs.

Focus on development – your way
With a suite of learning opportunities and a strong focus on in-role development, your line manager will work closely with you to help unlock your career ambitions within Danone. Working here you will enjoy a fast-paced, complex environment, which is packed with opportunities for the entrepreneurial spirit. You’ll work with some of the best-known brands in the world, such as evian, Dumex and Aptamil, and we absolutely guarantee that you can just be yourself.

Our values
We live by our core ‘HOPE’ values – H is for Humanism, as people are at the heart of everything we do. O is for Openness, welcoming new ideas from the world we live in. P is for Proximity, as we believe that building close relationships leads to better understanding and trust. E is for Enthusiasm, for those who are as passionate as we are about bringing health through food to as many people as possible.

Join our movement for a healthier world. One Planet One Health BY YOU. For more information about Danone, our divisions and culture, please visit careers.danone.com. 

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