Demand Forecasting - Canada

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To achieve the ambition, we have set for ourselves, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to live our ethos every day. Come be a part of this journey!

SENIORITY LEVEL: Junior Level

FUNCTION: Finance

LOCATION: Monterrey

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

This role is part of Strategy Planning & Insights, Marketing.

The role is responsible to Support the business planning process via accurate sales information analysis and demand forecasting process to ensure company plan objectives are achieved.  

Reports to: Canada TM&D / GM Manager

Geographic Scope: Canada

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Build the necessary tools/models to support demand forecasting for monthly demand planning, annual demand planning and ad-hoc requests.

• Provide accurate and timely volume performance analysis to facilitate demand forecasting.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting as per the regional guidelines.
• Support Manager to manage forecasting process and improve forecasting accuracy. 
• Extract sales data from relevant sources and report and maintain an accurate and updated sales information. 
• Track actual sales performance against forecast, provide analysis and recommendations to Manager for remedial action.
• Track up-take of project stocks from distributor warehouse against forecast.
• Follow up on forecasting with Supply Chain Team to ensure proper stock management and highlight issues that trigger corrective action.

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• 2+ years hands-on experience in data toolsets, demand planning software’s and programs, statistics, forecast modelling.
• A graduate in Engineering / Statistics / Econs / Maths /
• Good understanding of End-to-End Supply Chain Management
• Good knowledge in Excel Spreadsheet and PowerPoint software.
• Strong cognitive ability to build forecasting and tracking model from business needs.
• Strong analytical focus to be able to identify the right information source to extract sales information and maintain sales report and troubleshoot. 

WE ARE BAT

At BAT we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation. See what is possible for you at BAT.

• Global Top Employer with 53,000 BAT people across more than 180 markets
• Brands sold in over 200 markets, made in 44 factories in 42 countries
• Newly established Tech Hubs building world-class capabilities for innovation in 4 strategic locations
• Diversity leader in the Financial Times and International Women’s Day Best Practice winner
• Seal Award winner – one of 50 most sustainable companies

BELONGING, ACHIEVING, TOGETHER

Collaboration, diversity and teamwork underpin everything we do here at BAT. We know that collaborating with colleagues from different backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. Come bring your difference!