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Luzern, Schweiz

• Develop short-term and long-term forecasts by analysing seasonal trends, market conditions and product launches• Oversee the Sales & Operations plan, collaborating with Production Planning and Sales Team to align on current demand and production capabilities• Prepare comprehensive data analysis to support management reporting and strategic decision-making

Schweiz

• Enhance the Sales & Operations Planning process to optimize customer service levels and responsiveness• Set up and conduct assessment sessions with stakeholders to improve the S&OP maturity and drive towards harmonization and standardization in the ways of working• Analyse supply and demand gaps, facilitating effective resolutions across the supply chain• Conduct root cause analysis and drive gap closing actions to continuously improve forecast accuracy• Implement a forecast… Show more • Enhance the Sales & Operations Planning process to optimize customer service levels and responsiveness• Set up and conduct assessment sessions with stakeholders to improve the S&OP maturity and drive towards harmonization and standardization in the ways of working• Analyse supply and demand gaps, facilitating effective resolutions across the supply chain• Conduct root cause analysis and drive gap closing actions to continuously improve forecast accuracy• Implement a forecast accuracy report to identify gaps between demand and forecasts• Own and enhance the purchase order process, invoice payment process, and business partner creation processes in SAP• Support the centralization of the customer master data process, execution, and governance• Ensure process descriptions and work instructions are well documented and kept up to date in relevant systems• Establish close partnerships within the organization, collaborating with commercial, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, quality, and regulatory teams• Build customer relationships through monthly customer S&OP reviews• Support and ensure the timely launch of a Micro Dosing Device from demand, supply, and logistics perspectives• Assist in the preparation of mid- to long-term forecast reviews Show less

Zug, Schweiz

• Lead the S&OP process for EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America markets, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment across regions• Run regional Demand S&OP Executive calls, facilitating optimal decision-making within the organization through effective communication• Conduct problem and root cause analysis to drive solutions for improved efficiency and process optimization• Develop and maintain a monthly demand schedule by managing an 18-month rolling forecast at the SKU… Show more • Lead the S&OP process for EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America markets, ensuring seamless coordination and alignment across regions• Run regional Demand S&OP Executive calls, facilitating optimal decision-making within the organization through effective communication• Conduct problem and root cause analysis to drive solutions for improved efficiency and process optimization• Develop and maintain a monthly demand schedule by managing an 18-month rolling forecast at the SKU level• Supervise in-country forecasters in demand management activities to ensure consistency and accuracy• Oversee daily activities and provide guidance as needed to support team performance• Collaborate with management, inventory, supply planning, and sales teams in demand planning operations• Identify demand forecast risks and develop effective mitigation plans to address potential challenges• Create demand plans based on business trends and demand patterns to align with organizational goals• Analyze and troubleshoot demand-related issues to enhance overall forecasting accuracy• Assist in developing annual budgets and cost-effectiveness initiatives to optimize resources• Maintain training materials and organize training sessions for team members to ensure ongoing development• Follow and enforce company rules and regulations to promote a compliant work environment• Generate routine and ad-hoc demand-related reports for management to inform strategic decisions• Lead regional and country demand handover meetings with stakeholders on a monthly basis• Continuously improve demand planning processes to enhance forecast accuracy and efficiency• Plan, coordinate, and execute demand planning activities to meet business objectives• Update forecasts for new products, seasonal items, discounts, and promotions to reflect market changes• Coordinate with the inventory team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels Show less

Zug, Switzerland

• Lead portfolio alignment by validating financial objectives against the demand plan across commercial, marketing, and finance teams• Improve forecast accuracy to achieve MAPE targets• Enable the supply chain to meet sales and inventory goals• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive decisions aimed at reducing costs in the supply chain• Establish and lead a rework task force that converts slow-moving products into high-demand items, minimizing SLOB exposure• Mentor, train… Show more • Lead portfolio alignment by validating financial objectives against the demand plan across commercial, marketing, and finance teams• Improve forecast accuracy to achieve MAPE targets• Enable the supply chain to meet sales and inventory goals• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive decisions aimed at reducing costs in the supply chain• Establish and lead a rework task force that converts slow-moving products into high-demand items, minimizing SLOB exposure• Mentor, train, and coach apprentices to ensure their successful graduation from the program• Orchestrate and coordinate projects as the Sales and Operations Planning Lead• Lead demand reviews and facilitate the collaborative forecasting process with the commercial team• Review business analytics, demand trend analysis, and scenario modeling to enhance forecast accuracy• Partner with local and regional teams to drive integration within the Sales and Operations Planning process• Report on end-to-end supply chain and business KPIs, analyze gaps and challenges, identify root causes, and cascade findings to responsible countries to drive corrective actions• Exercise a high degree of business judgment and reasoning in escalating issues and business risks while developing solutions and risk mitigation strategies Show less

Zug, Switzerland

• Oversee supply planning of finished goods (meters and ancillaries) from external suppliers for all global distribution centers• Prepare and manage monthly supply plans to achieve customer service, line-item fill rate (LIFR), and inventory targets• Participate in weekly conference calls with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure alignment• Manage purchase orders to maintain efficient procurement processes• Prepare monthly partner sales and operations reports for analysis and… Show more • Oversee supply planning of finished goods (meters and ancillaries) from external suppliers for all global distribution centers• Prepare and manage monthly supply plans to achieve customer service, line-item fill rate (LIFR), and inventory targets• Participate in weekly conference calls with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure alignment• Manage purchase orders to maintain efficient procurement processes• Prepare monthly partner sales and operations reports for analysis and decision-making• Track monthly supplier performance to identify areas for improvement• Support new product launches by coordinating supply planning efforts• Engage in various projects, including boat shipments for Europe, SKU rationalization and tender activities• Conduct introductory sessions on supply planning for visitors, gold candidates and apprentices• Create inventory projections and scenario plans to address supply constraints• Perform quarterly system maintenance by adjusting safety stocks and ordering models as needed• Set up product master data in planning and ordering systems to ensure accuracy• Monitor sales against forecasts to enhance overall forecast accuracy• Support sourcing efforts during yearly supplier price negotiations• Compile monthly data collection reports to support executive management Show less

Switzerland