GlaxoSmithKline Job for a Demand Forecasting Lead in Lagos

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Nigeria Plc is one of Africa's largest consumer healthcare companies, producing leading brands such as Lucozade, Ribena and Panadol.
GSK is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: 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.
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.
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.

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.
Strong planning ability & able to work on own initiative.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Proactively seeks opportunities to increase value by raising standards & championing best practices.
Highly numerate with knowledge of supply chain forecasting/trade spend software systems and processes preferred.
Proficient in the use of Nielsen/IMS software.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should click here to apply online.