**POSITION SNAPSHOT:** + Location: Head Office, Ho Chi Minh City + Company: Nestlé Viet Nam + Full time **A DAY IN LIFE:** + Consistently achieve sustainable Demand Plan Accuracy (DPA) and Bias improvement; + Capture, prioritize, analyze and input Generating Demand events; customer, consumer & competitor; information; other external/internal trends and influences, which impact demand plan; + In accordance with the Monthly Business Planning Process, communicate relevant information to related functions by highlighting gaps; + Detailing impacts of proposed actions and related trade offs; + Ensuring actions and Demand Plans are realistic and achievable; + Use appropriate statistical models and parameters, interpret results to generate accurate base demand forecasts; + Drive fast, appropriate actions to minimize the impact of deviations from the Demand Plan. Communicate these actions to stakeholders; + Effectively use all Demand Planning system functionality to support the preparation of 18 months demand plan; + Build and maintain good communication and collaboration both within Supply Chain and with Generating Demand, Manufacturing and Finance; + Challenge the demand plan figures by providing input on a regular basis regarding promotions, new product launches, portfolio optimization, and customer behavior; + Engage in NCE activities in order to have continuous improvements. **WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL:** + Minimum 2 years of relevant operational experience, preferably in FMCG, in at least one of the following areas: + Supply Planning + Commercial area (Sales, Marketing, CCSD) + Customer Service + Other supply chain functions + Finance: Business Planning/Dynamic Forecasting + Candidates without prior commercial experience are strongly encouraged to complete a mission in a sales-related function before joining Demand Planning. + Strong communication skills to coordinate effectively across departments + Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders + Solid negotiation skills to manage supplier terms and support demand planning decisions