Demand Planning Specialist
CurrentUnder the roof of Yildiz Holding (Ulker),•Collect customer forecast from Sales team and revise the demand forecast according to customer forecast if the customer forecast is accurate enough. Finalize the demand forecast for the Aftermarket (AFM) category in order for it to be used as an input for the S&OP process.•Calculate and report demand forecast performance and complete root analysis if there is an issue.•Come up with action items (related to segmentation, forecast parameters, etc.) to develop a forecast model and improve the forecast by implementing those items.•Collect input from Supply Planning and Sales teams (supply scenarios from Supply Planning team and prioritized orders, project-based sales, etc. from Sales team) to conduct scenario planning for the Aftermarket (AFM) and OEM categories.•Share the demand forecast for the Aftermarket (AFM) and OEM categories at SKU level with the organization after financial S&OP results are finalized and scenarios are approved by upper management.•Work with Sales team to reshape the forecast based on consumption logic and initiate necessary actions if the actual consumption is different than the forecasted demand.•Ensure the consolidation of sales forecasts from Sales and Country Offices on SAP/APO and convert them into a demand plan in line with the determined stock level.•Monitor the accuracy of sales forecasts provided by Sales, align with Production Planning and Supply Chain Teams for delivery plans, and proactively ensure that necessary measures are taken accordingly.•Monitor product-specific stock levels and expiration dates and work to prevent stock out or overstock situations.•Monitor the impact of product campaigns and activities on demand, predict monthly and periodic sales fluctuations, share priorities with Production Planning and ensure that priorities are implemented.
