Regional Demand Forecasting Manager, MEA

GlaxoSmithKline

• University degree from reputable universities preferably in a supply chain related discipline, logistics, supply management, demand management, operational management or MBA,
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English (Arabic and French speaking skills is an asset),
• Strong planning ability & able to work on own initiative,
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to lead cross functional teams,
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels of the organization,
• Highly numerate and good knowledge of supply chain forecasting software systems and processes. Knowledge of SAP APO is an advantage.

İŞ TANIMI

• Operates the volume forecasting process within the Supply Chain Operating Model supporting the Core Commercial Cycle (CCC) for an assigned set of Therapies/Markets in order to improve customer service levels and reduce working capital,
• Responsible within assigned Therapies for the calculation and reporting of demand forecasting KPIs to drive improvements in accuracy , bias, working capital and customer service,
• Partners with the LOC Marketing teams and leads the monthly Forecast Review Meetings to discuss baseline forecasts and agree any forecast adjustments across relevant Therapies,
• Responsible to ensure, through input from the LOCs, that there is a comprehensive total volume forecast including New Product Introduction, competitor activity and Tenders to ensure proper production planning is in place,
• Prepares forecast inputs into the key Core Commercial Cycle (CCC) meetings including Demand Review, feeding through to Supply Review and regional S&OP meetings.  
• Participates to one or more LOC Demand Review Meetings to represent both own and all Therapies,
• Promotes a ‘one number’ mindset to drive business decision-making and forecast transparency / functional accountability,
• Contributes to strategic global and regional projects that will use demand forecasting as a lever to unlock further benefits in GSK's supply chain including Inventory Reduction, ERP, Supply Chain Transformation etc.