Automation Analyst - Demand Planning

As a highly analytical Demand Planning Automation Analyst, you have a solid background in demand planning, supply chain management, and statistical forecasting. You are proficient in utilizing advanced tools such as R, VBA, Microsoft Power BI, and other Microsoft Office applications to automate processes and enhance forecasting accuracy. Your demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders enables you to drive improvements in demand planning strategies and achieve operational excellence. You bring functional expertise in demand and supply planning, showcasing proficiency in demand planning, supply planning, or supply chain management. Your comprehensive understanding of processes influencing demand forecasting and supply chain dynamics, coupled with familiarity with industry best practices and methodologies, enhances your capabilities in demand planning and inventory management. Your technical proficiency includes hands-on experience with tools such as R for statistical analysis, VBA for automating tasks in Excel, and Microsoft Power BI for data visualization and reporting. You are proficient in using Microsoft Office applications for data analysis, report generation, and stakeholder communication. In collaboration with stakeholders, you demonstrate a strong ability to work with regional and global stakeholders to identify trends, events, and outliers impacting demand forecasts. Your collaborative experience with local and regional planning, marketing, trade, and finance teams enables you to estimate promotional volumes for various products and offerings effectively. Your active involvement in monthly planning forums aligns you with planning teams, discussing production plans and managing exceptions effectively. Coordinated efforts with demand planners to reduce Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) and forecasting bias foster a culture of continuous optimization in demand planning. You regularly review forecast accuracy and relevant metrics to identify improvement opportunities and implement strategies to enhance forecasting reliability. Collaborating with country teams on inventory management allows you to optimize Reorder Point (ROP) and Safety Stock (SS) levels while controlling inventories of discontinued products and leveraging verified patient data for improved forecasting. Your technical skills include proficiency in tools and technologies such as R, VBA, Microsoft Power BI, and Microsoft Office. You are adept in statistical techniques like time series analysis, regression analysis, and demand forecasting methodologies. Familiarity or experience with supply chain systems like Kinaxis RapidResponse is preferred, along with the ability to manipulate, analyze, and visualize data for informed decision-making.,