southern europe demand planning manager

Southern Europe Demand Planning Manager JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for a Demand Planning Manager - Southern Europe (SE), responsible for leading the demand planning standard processes for Southern Europe in a sustainable way by working with cross functional teams, developing capabilities in systems, continuously coaching and mentoring Demand Manager teams to build their capabilities and technical knowledge. The main outcome of the role will be to ensure the most accurate forecast is in place to meet the customer demand and to achieve the business results. RESPONSIBILITIES * Strategic and Operational accountability for all demand planning activities in Southern Europe * Act as a key contact for Demand Management to stakeholders, Logistics and Business Leadership. * Execute the Demand Management strategy within Southern Europe . * Understand gaps and opportunities within the regions and drive standardization across the organization. * Be accountable for the full forecast accuracy result for all Southern Europe . * Reinstate the Global Gold S&OP demand standard and ensure its sustainability. * Provide functional coaching and leadership to develop the skills and capabilities of the Southern Europe Demand Management team. Drive performance Management activities to achieve business results. * Actively coach and train the demand planners to facilitate accurate demand forecasts for the areas of accountability leading to the consensus agreement at Country Leadership level. * Ensure training and development needs for Southern Europe Demand Management team are identified and progressed, including a formal onboarding process for all new Demand Managers. * Act as standardization gate keeper for the Southern Europe Demand Management team and coordinate demand planning projects, processes. Responsible of maintaining meeting cadence with the other Demand Planning Managers to ensure above is achieved. * Own Demand Management standard work and ensuring that other demand managers are adhering to the deadlines. * Engagement with the businesses, maintain close, co-operative relationships with key stakeholders and customers, including marketing, sales, finance, op * Coordinate other Lead Demand Managers in Southern Europe to ensure standardization & best share practices across UK and Northern Europe. KEY COMPETENCIES/SKILLS * Previous experience and t horough understanding of supply chain process, demand planning and S&OP, as well as logistics and purchasing processes * Highly developed leadership skills * High analytical and interpersonal skills * Business acumen * Project Management * Problem solving, LEAN knowledge * Result orientation with a focus on details * Good level of communication with internal and external stakeholders * Standardization (adopt & adapt) experience * SAP and BW end user training Please submit your CV in English as it will be considered by English speakers. Health, safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance here at Kimberly-Clark. Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, please therefore note that all interviews are currently only being scheduled via our online video interviewing platforms. This means we can continue to identify and hire great talent in a safe and secure manner. If you have any questions about this process, please do not hesitate to ask your recruiter. GLOBAL VISA AND RELOCATION SPECIFICATIONS: This role is available for local candidates already authorized in the country. K-C will not provide relocation. PRIMARY LOCATION France -Nanterre ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS France- Flexible Location WORKER TYPE Employee WORKER SUB-TYPE Regular TIME TYPE Full time