Job Description
Forecast & Planning Category Lead
Our client a well-established FMCG New Zealand distribution business is looking to hire a Forecast & Planning Category Lead, reporting to the Business Manager of Grocery Relationships.
This is a passionate and experienced team that works with local and international grocery brands. At the heart of what they do are their values which include respect, honesty and collaboration.
The organization has a warm and inviting culture where many people have been in business for some time. They are easy to work with and value all their channel partners. They each take ownership for outcomes.
The main objective for this role is to support the Grocery Sales & Marketing teams by leveraging advanced analytical skills and forecasting expertise to lead the Demand Planning process across Grocery/Snack & Confectionery portfolio.
The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy, identifying actionable insights, and uncovering opportunities for commercial growth.
What you will be responsible for:
Essential Skills & attributes for the role include:
This is an exciting opportunity to take your next step and lead the Grocery/Snacks & Confectionery portfolio. Working with key Account managers and stakeholders to deliver meaningful insights.
You will be a hands-on individual currently working with forecasting and data to drive commercial insights.
You know what good looks like when working with data and insights, stock, planning and coordination. You love owning a process and you will be key in the seasonal execution of the planning and delivery of this portfolio.
You are someone who wants to take on more responsibility and help shape tools and processes. You love to ask questions and want to make improvements. You love working with a range of people and are prepared to roll your sleeves up and get involved. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, a supportive team who like to have fun and work hard.
Keen to hear more please apply to job #132735 with a CV and cover letter (carren.walker-raos@beyond.co.nz) outlining your experience and why you will make a difference.
You must be based in NZ and a NZ Citizen or Resident to apply for this role.
Due to the high number of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, while we would love to respond to everyone it is not possible. Thank you.
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Our client a well-established FMCG New Zealand distribution business is looking to hire a Forecast & Planning Category Lead, reporting to the Business Manager of Grocery Relationships.
This is a passionate and experienced team that works with local and international grocery brands. At the heart of what they do are their values which include respect, honesty and collaboration.
The organization has a warm and inviting culture where many people have been in business for some time. They are easy to work with and value all their channel partners. They each take ownership for outcomes.
The main objective for this role is to support the Grocery Sales & Marketing teams by leveraging advanced analytical skills and forecasting expertise to lead the Demand Planning process across Grocery/Snack & Confectionery portfolio.
The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy, identifying actionable insights, and uncovering opportunities for commercial growth.
What you will be responsible for:
- Demand & Forecast Planning – leading demand forecasting across grocery/snacks & confectionary portfolio. Maintain forecast models. Align forecasts with stakeholders through regular meetings to monitor trends. Support S+OP preparation and minutes of meetings. Manager seasonal order planning & stock coordination.
- Seasonal Planning & Execution- End to end planning & delivery of seasonal events. Manage order gathering from retailers. Monitor shipping timelines. Deliver post-event analysis. Manage the overall execution.
- Insights & Data Analytics for Category Reviews – manage relationships with data providers (Circana, Nielson, Dunnhumby). Analyse data to identify risks, trends & opportunities. Deliver actionable insights to support retailer & category reviews
- Reporting & Commercial Support -ensure accurate & timely reporting outputs. Strong stakeholder engagement both across the teams and external partners.
Essential Skills & attributes for the role include:
- Strong forecasting and data planning experience within FMCG Grocery
- Commercially savvy – can demonstrate your capability with data driven insights to make commercial recommendations
- Essential FMCG Grocery/ Sales &/or Supply Chain
- Tertiary qualified – Commerce, Business or similar
- Experience working with Advanced Excel, Power BI, CRW/ERP ( NetSuite), Circana, Nielsen.
This is an exciting opportunity to take your next step and lead the Grocery/Snacks & Confectionery portfolio. Working with key Account managers and stakeholders to deliver meaningful insights.
You will be a hands-on individual currently working with forecasting and data to drive commercial insights.
You know what good looks like when working with data and insights, stock, planning and coordination. You love owning a process and you will be key in the seasonal execution of the planning and delivery of this portfolio.
You are someone who wants to take on more responsibility and help shape tools and processes. You love to ask questions and want to make improvements. You love working with a range of people and are prepared to roll your sleeves up and get involved. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, a supportive team who like to have fun and work hard.
Keen to hear more please apply to job #132735 with a CV and cover letter (carren.walker-raos@beyond.co.nz) outlining your experience and why you will make a difference.
You must be based in NZ and a NZ Citizen or Resident to apply for this role.
Due to the high number of applicants only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, while we would love to respond to everyone it is not possible. Thank you.
