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Evansville, In, Us

Evansville, Indiana, United States

Evansville, Indiana Area

Demonstrated accountability with proven financial results for demand forecast of $1.9B GS for IFCN (Infant Formula Child Nutrition) business unit, including 15 brands, 5 segments, and 3 regions. Analyzed and generated statistical forecast for 1.5K+ customer / SKU combinations. Championed and executed 24-month baseline forecast, validated with customer and marketing teams building blocks, and ultimately align on demand forecast by customer and SKU. • Exceeded KPI, MAPE (Mean Absolute Percentage Error), EOY <21% versus target of <30%, resulting in #1 business unit out of 3 in forecast accuracy.• Participated in driving inventory reduction of 10% vs PY, delivering forecast accuracy improvement of >10%. • Partnered with supply and customer service teams, maintaining on-time delivery fill rate of +98.5%.

Evansville, Indiana, United States

Architected and managed extensive demand planning by reviewing and analyzing 250+ SKU’s to compare monthly financial results against demand forecast. Measured past performance, current position, rolling 24 months forecast, business assumptions, and expectations per brand, segment, and region. Conducted research and incorporated key business drivers that influenced financial projections, customer demand forecast, and inventory replenishment.• Developed and published statistical forecast (SAP / APO) data to marketing, trade, and retail sales for review, including impact of share changes, WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) contract changes, and sales promotions to compare to financial projections.• Collaborated with supply chain to maintain and develop full understanding of resources, capacities, and constraints impacted by product demand, elevating risks to stakeholders with recommended course of actions and resulting financial implications.• Facilitated and led US consensus and demand meetings, analyzed data, and prepared reports to support meetings with marketing, RSO (Retail Sales Operations), and finance, ensuring forecast integrity.

Evansville, Indiana, United States

Prepared and published reports to support triangulation meeting between demand, marketing, and finance. Gained consensus from marketing, sales, and finance on forecast integrity. Ensured key issues within demand process affecting marketing, sales, customer service, and supply chain were communicated to stakeholders. • Built and developed strategies and strong internal working relationships with marketing, retail sales, medical sales, supply chain, supply planning, procurement, and customer service, enhancing integrity of demand process and safeguarding all key stakeholder’s needs were met.• Coordinated review of market and customer needs with MPS controller, seeking collaboration and alignment regarding projected forecast and optimization of production schedule.

Evansville, Indiana, United States

Exceeded expectations transitioning to new Global SAP company platform.• Championed and verified integrity of demand planning application, generating, and distributing monthly forecast reports to marketing and supply chain management.• Leveraged existing technology and system applications, optimizing data for decision making.

Evansville, Indiana, United States

Specialized in sales forecasting / business planning / budgeting $160M+ dollars in revenue for 9 product lines, 4 market segments, and 3 regions in North America, Europe, and Asia.• Improved sales forecast accuracy from 30% to 90% in 5 years, saving $200K in OWC.• Championed all importing and purchasing activities of packaged and bulk goods for 4 product lines, resulting in $50M+ in purchasing activities.• Developed and executed closure of 1 NA warehouse, saving $175K+ in additional warehouse costs.