Core Responsibilities · _Forecasting/ Demand planning_ + _Analyze demand and develop consensus-based demand forecast at lowest SKU level on a monthly basis. Forecast to be developed considering trending/statistical techniques, inputs from sales and marketing teams and alignment with long term financial plans_ + _Work closely with sales and marketing teams to ensure inconsistencies in the forecast are corrected in future to prevent any negative impact on customer replenishment or inventory_ + _Communicate the forecast to EPO teams as well as to the internal stakeholders_ + _Drive the affiliate monthly S&OP Monthly_ · _Inventory planning_ + _Co-ordinate with EPO teams the inventory as per the demand forecast and in line with the inventory holding norms_ + _Conduct periodic inventory to identify & balance excess inventory, identify potential obsolescence and work with finance and sales for liquidating the same_ · · _Divisional PL Controlling_ + _Manage the PL from a FP&A side across all lines for Plan, RLBEs and Actual with specific focus on forecast accuracy._ + _Engage with the functional teams on SG&A spends targets based on appropriate MIS and landing expectation._ · _Cross-functional support & Projects_ + _Work closely and communicating effectively EPO teams, Commercial, Marketing and Finance teams on issues pertaining to inventory and drive initiatives to positively influence operating working capital_ + _Work on Misc. projects (like Global alignment projects, System developments ..)_ An Equal Opportunity Employer Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com