Description:
Our client is a Franchise Bottler and distributor of Coca-Cola Products in Uganda and is interested in hiring highly motivated and qualified individual to fill the vacancy above. This position reports directly to the Central Planning Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and maintain long term strategic forecast in line with company strategy.
Develop and maintain accurate 24 months rolling estimate forecast in line with company strategy and within agreed upon change parameters,
Review and maintain 13weeks forecast.
Obtain marketing intelligence information from sales and marketing.
Review and actualize sales history to ensure accuracy on future forecasts.
Monitor weekly exception reports by category, conduct root cause analysis and develop model enhancements and/or parameter optimization.
Review and maintain product classifications such that exceptions’ reporting is consistent and accurate.
Model and manage new and discontinued items.
Lead monthly Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process with cross-functional partners Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply planning to reach a consensus plan.
Review inventory levels daily to ensure optimum inventory.
Review and drive continuous improvement in process and KPIs through training and development.
Any other duties as may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Degree in Business Studies with a bias in statistics or a related field.
At least 3 years in business analytics.
Must have proven quantitative and analytical skills.
Must possess a good understanding of data, statistical forecasting techniques and software, products and markets.
Demonstrated good communication skills and leadership within cross-functional teams.
Self-motivated individual, who continuously looks for improvement opportunities, highly structured but also open to ideas.
Highly analytical with the ability to creatively solve and take ownership of problems and resolution

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