Job Description

The Demand Analyst will be responsible for Accountable for the timely completion of baseline forecasts and adjusting the statistical model, provided to the Demand Partners in a timely manner for review, feedback and re-work in advance of the S&OP governance forums. Accountable for the production of informative, visual, and consumable information for the Demand Partners, enabling effective decision making and prioritisation of actions.

Develop 3rd Party Customer Demand baseline forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation:* Produce mid-term 3rd Party Customer Demand forecast (4-12 month) for the Demand Partners to engage with Channel / Sub-Region Sales Leads* Produce EUM roll-ups along with the longer term forecast (12-24 months) for Demand Partner to communicate to EUM Leads* Identify products and customers requiring more input from Commercial and inform Demand Partner* Analyse 3rd Party Customer Demand variability, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, replenishment analysts, and other sources* Collaborate with Demand Partners in the regions to provide accurate and timely 3rd Party Customer Demand baseline forecasts, in alignment with the S&OP calendar* Review historical sales trends, research 3rd Party Customer Demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results* Act upon feedback from the Demand Partners to enhance 3rd Party Customer Demand forecasting process* Assist with root cause analysis and identify algorithm enhancement opportunities* Review forecast vs sales and forecast accuracy (M-2) and identify opportunities for improvement* Choose and adjust the statistical model and complete manual run* Capture insights & opportunities and publication for review by Demand Partner/Region* Gather and prepare data and insights for consensus conversations, and materials for S&OP demand review and executive review meetings* Update System Forecast (including satellite systems) and release to supply network planning* Generate portfolio optimisation insights on which SKUs could be rationalised/optimised for Portfolio review meeting

Regional exposure |Career advancement

• High level of English language proficiency as this is Kerry\'s most widely spoken language

• Bachelor\'s degree level in an Engineering, Statistics, Supply Chain, Business / Commercial discipline

• Minimum of 2-3 years experience in demand planning. Must have a good working understanding of end-to-end supply chain operations.

• Knowledge of SAP, AFO, EPM

• Working hours Europe (2PM-11PM) or ANZ (6AM-3PM / 7AM -4PM)

• Experience within a Manufacturing background will be an advantage

Since their modest beginnings in 1972, in a greenfield site in Ireland, Kerry Group has grown from strength to strength to become a leading player in the global food and beverage industry.

This journey has been one of dynamic growth and strategic acquisition. As an organisation, Kerry Group never stands still and they are clear with their colleagues, customers and stakeholders; who they are, what they do, how they do it, where they are going and why they matter - they call this The Kerry Way.

Kerry Global Business services (GBS) is an integral enabler of Kerry\'s vision to be our Customer\'s most valued planner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.There are five key elements of our success:* We are a key enabler for Kerry\'s vision - We enable the business, by making it easier for everyone to deliver, to allow a focus on commercial excellence

• We focus on continuous excellence - We apply continuous excellence to everything we do, eliminating waste and optimising our services across functions

• We purposefully manage and develop talent - We attract and nurture talent to deliver innovative, digital business solutions and services

• We are anchored in our operating model - Through our scaleable platform, we support Kerry\'s strategic growth objectives

• We win together as true partners - We unlock value by providing best in class solutions and services across all of Kerry

Michael Page