Key Responsibilities:
NAM IBP Process:
- Manage the IBP process in close cooperation with NAM Finance and your Senior Manager
- Support the execution of a functional and effective NAM IBP process set-up
- Ensure quality of IBP process by providing key deadlines, ensure all IBP information is available (IP Tool) for the monthly IBP meetings
- Create a NAM IBP calendar to lead all business partners through IBP key milestones
- Contribute to the achievement of the NAM IBP process/strategy
- Ensure coordination of IBP activities in NAM , across BUs, sub-markets, channels, Clearance and Finance
- Support information flow and communication (eg summary from the individual IBP meetings) to all parties
- Partner with NAM Finance, especially the Brand Finance, to support NAM Business Unit teams (eg creation of SBP and GTM guidance)
- Ensure documentation of sales & marketing assumptions, risks and opportunities along the IBP process
- Support preparation of monthly IBP data package for BU Review, SBR and MBR
- Support business partners across BUs & Channels (incl. Clearance) during IBP bottom-up planning
- Monitor volume alignment between RDP & IBP across BUs and channels including supporting the creation of relevant tools
- Observance of local, WE and global IBP timelines and deadlines
IP Tool & IBP Reporting
- Ensure that all aligned IBP figures are entered in the IP Tool on time, for the monthly submission, on 4 seasons and fiscal year level
- Drive and support final adjustments of IBP data before submission
- Support the continuous development of the overarching IBP planning process
- Identify improvement potential to further develop the IP Tool (process, data management)
- Be a contact point for the Global IBP Business + IT support teams and ensure appropriate IP tool user rights across NAM
- Support Global releases and secure the roll out plans within given timelines
- Support development and create adequate IBP communication packages and reports together with NAM DP Data & Anlaytics team (eg. monthly IBP report, presentation for MBR)
- Review and validate all new IBP reporting requests, if they are inline with IBP strategy before implementation
KPIs:
- IBP Accuracy
- Demand Plan Reliability
Key Contacts:
- NAM BU Marketing Finance Teams
- NAM Operational DP Team
- NAM Sales Finance
- CTC Teams
- Global IBP Team
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Very good analytical skills
- Excellent numerical skills
- Good communication skills
- Comprehensive understanding of IBP structure and process
- Advanced MS Excel knowledge
- R/Python language, Tableau, MSTR/HANA reporting skills preferred
- Good knowledge of MS Office (PP, Word)
- Fluent in English
Educational Background/ Minimum requirements:
- University degree in business administration with a focus on Finance / Controlling
- 5-7 years of work experience in demand planning, finance or a similar field
- Will accept any suitable combination of education, training and experience
Experience in the sporting goods industry preferred