Commercial Analyst
Current- Enhancement of the reorder methodology used to forecast volumes that customers want to buy. This helps to support demand planning processes, strategic planning, catalogue product selection, contract tendering and supplier negotiations.- Developed the allocation methodology to ensure the efficiency of volumes at the store-level. This involved developing an algorithm to predict orders at the store-level, as well as consider different levels of aggregation for when this is unsustainable. Collaborated with execution to ensure adequate performance.- Developed a new KPI and tool to help reduce the complexity of current inventory. Collaborated with managers and directors to ratify the frequency of reporting and adequate levels based on current expectations.- Support the Christmas and Easter Seasonal program by providing daily (and weekly) performance updates as well as develop reorders for the following year.- Automated tools for special planning to extract historical performance for all products.