Demand Planning - eBay
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Get a chance to make a serious impact on the Indian e-commerce scene. We are bringing forth a big change in how Indians shop. Get set, ready, go!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
- Interact with category, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Category, Marketing and Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
- Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
Requirements:
- Hands on experience in forecasting and Business Modelling using statistical tools like R
- Superior analytical and Statistical skills
- Master's Degree preferably in Finance or Business
- Minimum 2 years of Demand Planning experience or relevant work experience
- Ability to communicate technical and analytical concepts
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work both on short term and long term planning
- Experience in work with cross functional teams
- Presentation and communication skills
- Experience in CPG industry with a specific emphasis on Planning or Supply Chain Functions preferred
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