LAVENDER WANGUI

· Lead the demand planning process for key product lines, achieving an average forecast accuracy of 95% over the last two years, significantly outperforming industry benchmarks.

· Collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align on demand forecasts, ensuring accurate and timely product availability across all channels.

· Develop and maintain forecasting models that incorporate historical data, market trends, and promotional activities, driving informed decision-making and strategic planning.

· Analyze and report on forecast accuracy metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions to continually enhance forecast performance.

· Manage the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) process, ensuring seamless end-to-end engagement and alignment with the Business & Brand Innovation Center (BBIC).

· Support new product launches by developing accurate demand forecasts, enabling successful market entry and maximizing sales potential.

· Utilize advanced demand planning tools such as SAP APO and Excel to analyze data, generate forecasts, and optimize inventory levels.ols, leading to a 10% increase in forecast accuracy over two years.

· Sales Forecast Accuracy: Achieved a consistent sales forecast accuracy rate of over 95%, significantly reducing stockouts and excess inventory.

· Demand Forecasting: Utilized advanced statistical models and historical data to predict demand patterns, ensuring optimal inventory levels for a portfolio of over 400 SKUs across multiple regions.

· Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement: Worked closely with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align demand forecasts with promotional activities and new product launches, resulting in a 20% increase in forecast accuracy.

· Data Analysis: Analyzed market trends, sales data, and consumer behavior to improve demand planning processes, contributing to a 15% reduction in forecast error.

· Inventory Management: Implemented demand-driven inventory planning, reducing obsolete stock by 30% and improving product availability by 25%.

· S&OP Process: Led monthly S&OP meetings to align supply chain operations with business objectives, enhancing decision-making and resource allocation.

· Continuous Improvement: Developed and refined demand planning models and tools, leading to a 10% increase in forecast accuracy over two years.

· Assist in planning and executing procurement strategies to ensure the availability of raw materials and components for pharmaceutical production.

• Coordinate with suppliers to manage purchase orders, track shipments, and ensure timely delivery of goods to avoid production delays.
• Monitor inventory levels using ERP systems and work closely with the warehouse team to maintain optimal stock levels, reducing excess inventory by 15%.
• ·Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate favorable terms with suppliers, contributing to a 10% reduction in procurement costs.
• Collaborate with the production planning team to align procurement activities with production schedules, ensuring the continuous availability of necessary materials.
• Maintain accurate records of purchase orders, supplier contracts, and inventory reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Support the procurement manager in vendor evaluation and selection, conducting market research to identify potential new suppliers.
• Assist in the preparation of procurement and inventory reports for management review, highlighting key metrics and trends.

• Developed and advised on demand plans and forecasts in line with organizational goals and related needs as per the assessments
• Mentored and trained planning officers in the other branches as per organizational guidelines
• Maintained inventory levels per consumed demand
• Identified opportunities and other areas for improvement for demand and production planning
• Provided full support to the planning, logistics, purchase, production and warehouse departments
• Played an active role in formulation and execution of production and demand plans
• Assisted in the issuing and documentation of narcotics in the strong room
• A consistent improved trend in Forecast Accuracy of 98.2% and Forecast Bias of -2%
• Provided technical planning support leading to an improved portfolio performance and handling the roll out of a new project (Manufacturing Facility).