Key skills
ERPAnalyticsBIAgileProject ManagementCommunicationSales
About this role
Role Overview
- Deliver accurate demand forecasts for the North American markets to ensure optimal product availability and efficient supply chain operations
- Balance customer service levels, inventory levels, and business objectives within a fast paced CPG environment at Oatly
- Analyze market trends and provide key inputs to the market commercial review as part of the monthly integrated business planning cycle
- Ensure efficient coordination between market and central supply chain functions
- Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models and market intelligence
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and promotional plans to improve forecast accuracy
- Host consensus meetings monthly to align commercial input such as promotional and seasonal factors as well as new listings and new product introductions
- Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to incorporate business insights into demand planning
- Lead the monthly demand review meetings as part of the market commercial review within the company’s S&OP/IBP process
- Work closely with central logistics, planning and fulfillment teams to ensure smooth E-2-E supply chain operations towards markets
- Provide actionable insights & recommendations to the management team as a key stakeholder within the local commercial review
- Utilize and evolve advanced analytics (Anaplan/BI) to enhance planning accuracy and decision-making
- Monitor & improve market specific KPI´s and reports such as sales forecast accuracy/bias and overall supply & delivery performance
- Ensure data integrity and maintain master data for forecasting systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration or a related field preferred
- 2-3 years of supply chain experience in either Anaplan or other advanced planning solutions
- Collaborative with a passion for cross-functional teamwork within different parts of the organization
- Deep understanding of the corporate mission and strategic objectives
- Agile and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Results-oriented with a focus on delivering value and achieving business objectives
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels within the market
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights
- Proficiency in planning and forecasting software, ERP systems, and advanced analytics tools
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strategic thinker with a problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.
Tech Stack
- ERP
Benefits
- Flexible vacation (take it when you need it)
- Really great benefits (yes, pet insurance is in there)
- Paid volunteer days off throughout the year (doing good is fun)
- Free six packs of oatmilk
- Great coworkers who are rooting for each other and the company to thrive.