Demand Forecasting Manager

Your tasks

You will be responsible for: Consolidating, processing, and analyzing data required for forecasting from multiple internal and external sources by product, customer, and geography; Analyzing tertiary sales (Off-take) and other МДЛП data to identify sales trends, market dynamics, demand drivers, and key insights; Developing and maintaining up-to-date medium- and long-term demand forecasts at the country and territory levels, as well as for contract and non-contract channels; Supporting the monthly S OP process by providing inputs for demand planning, including actual sales, forecasts, inventory data, and market analytics; Participating in cross-functional planning sessions and contributing to business decision-making; Preparing analytical materials and business insights for Pre-S OP, Pre-Sign Off, and Sign Off sessions; Providing forecasting KPIs, analyzing monthly results, identifying root causes of deviations, and initiating improvements; Identifying and implementing opportunities for optimization and automation of the forecasting process, including the development of new forecasting methodologies, analytical tools, and planning models; Participating in cross-functional projects aimed at improving the S OP process; Ensuring effective interaction between sales, marketing, channel management, supply chain, and other stakeholders involved in the forecasting process.

Requirements

What we expect from you

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• At least two years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, business analytics, sales analytics, or a related field
• Understanding of statistical forecasting methods and forecast quality metrics
• Experience working with large datasets and in a complex analytical environment
• Experience managing product portfolios including more than 200 SKU
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or FMCG industry will be a significant advantage
• Strong analytical skills and systems thinking
• Attention to detail and high accuracy
• Accountability for results
• Ability to identify trends, patterns, and growth opportunities based on complex datasets
• Adaptability and orientation toward continuous improvement in a multitasking environment
• Advanced data analysis skills (Excel, SQL, and large datasets)
• Demand forecasting and statistical modeling
• Effective cross-functional interaction
• English: Intermediate level or higher (written and spoken)

Requirements Not specified; Experience: 0 years

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Car allowance
• Enhanced insurance programs
• Meal allowance
• Corporate mobile communications
• Laptop
• Comfortable office on the Garden Ring
• Hybrid work format and flexible start/end of the working day </body>