Demand Planner Lausanne, Switzerland Operations

Be a part of a revolutionary change

At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re totally transforming our business and building our future on smoke-free products with the power to improve the lives of a billion smokers worldwide.

With huge change comes huge opportunity. So, wherever you join us, you’ll enjoy the freedom dream up and deliver, better, brighter solutions and the space to move your career forward in endlessly different directions.

The Consumer Group is undergoing a critical overhaul as we look to transform into an agile, consumer-centric business that harnesses technological innovation to deliver better, science-backed alternatives to millions of adult smokers around the world. It is only by focusing on our strategic priorities and the right organization, fully enabled to deliver what matters the most for our consumers along their journey toward better alternatives, that we will be able to deliver a smoke-free future!

Here, you can make a difference. You can shape the consumer journey, from discovery and acquisition through to conversion and loyalty. And you can watch your efforts lead to meaningful change in the lives of smokers on their way to better alternatives. You’ll develop your skills, collaborating across functions, markets and regions. If you want to make a life-changing impact on consumers, there’s no better place!

For our Supply Chain Projects and Distribution team in Lausanne we are therefore looking for a Demand Planner

In this position you will be responsible for leading and managing the demand planning process for its market

You will:

1) Lead and respond quickly to the implementation of the Global demand Planning template, collaborating within the market to ensure that the most relevant data and business intelligence is used to generate accurate demand forecast

2) Lead the overall market demand planning process, ensuring timely availability and accuracy of the plans, based on a statistical baseline and market intelligence collected from key stakeholders in the market (Finance, BDP, Commercial etc.).

3) Ensures that new product introductions are timely reflected within the demand plans, while meeting service, cash and cost targets by collaborating with the Global Category Team and Customer Service.

4) Assist and support the manager S&OP in preparation and facilitation of market S&OP, identifying main drivers, opportunities and risks while ensuring the outcome is seamlessly integrated into the subsequent supply chain planning processes

5) Be responsible for forecasting performance, process excellence, continuous improvement and adherence/implementation of global standards and reporting
requirements

We’re looking for someone with:

1) Experience within Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Electronics or Medical Device industry with experience in forecasting, Supply Chain Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and data analytics.
2) Working knowledge of SAP, Supply Chain Planning Solutions and Forecasting Solutions (E2OPEN suite is a strong plus)
3) Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or related fields
4) APICS certification and/or certification in Business Forecasting & Planning (IBF) and/or Lean Six Sigma certification are a plus
5) Fluent in English

What we offer:
1) Our success depends on the talented people who come to work every single day with a sense of purpose and an appetite for progress. Join PMI and you too can:
2) Seize the freedom to define your future and ours. We’ll empower you to take risks, experiment and explore.
3) Be part of an inclusive, diverse culture, where everyone’s contribution is respected; collaborate with some of the world’s best people and feel like you belong.
4) Pursue your ambitions and develop your skills with a global business, our staggering size and scale provides endless opportunities to progress.
5) Take pride in delivering our promise to society: to improve the lives of a billion smokers.

PMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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