Demand Manager responsible for demand planning and replenishment strategy for QSR customers at Americold. Collaborating with various parties to ensure operational efficiency and accuracy.
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture, management, and optimisation of short , medium , and long range demand forecasts for QSR customer profiles.
Oversee data inputs into the demand model, including POS data, inventory movements, wastage, promotional calendars, and weather/event driven demand factors.
Validate and maintain master data accuracy across all forecasting inputs.
Manage both manual and integrated data feeds into the forecasting system.
Review, validate, and adjust statistical models to maximise system generated forecast accuracy.
Monitor and resolve forecast exceptions, including data gaps, emergency shutdowns, trading hour changes, and marketing or promotional impacts.
Design and manage replenishment models for customer stores and Americold distribution centres.
Validate and maintain replenishment master data, including rules, sourcing logic, SKU profiles, and lead times for all QSR SKUs.
Oversee automated store replenishment models, ensuring correct configuration of days coverage settings, min/max constraints, order cycles, DC capacity, and SKU level parameters.
Continuously refine replenishment models to prevent stock gaps and ensure optimal inventory coverage.
Monitor and action replenishment exceptions to maintain service continuity.
Ensure timely and accurate generation of recommended orders and support customer acceptance or adjustments.
Collaborate with procurement teams to align replenishment plans with inbound supply, MOQs, and supplier constraints.
Act as the primary point of contact for QSR customers regarding demand planning and replenishment performance.
Lead weekly and monthly service reviews, covering forecast accuracy, stockouts, overstock risks, supply constraints, and promotional readiness.
Provide reporting, insights, and exception analysis to customers and internal stakeholders, driving continuous improvement in forecasting and replenishment models.
Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of integrated datasets feeding forecasting and replenishment systems.
Monitor data integration flows and escalate exceptions or quality issues as required.
Work closely with I.T. teams to ensure system stability, performance, and data integrity.
Lead the development of KPIs, dashboards, and analytical tools to measure and improve demand and replenishment performance.
Requirements
Strong expertise in forecasting and planning systems (e.g., Oracle SCP, Blue Yonder, or equivalent).
Proven experience managing replenishment across high volume, multi store networks.
Deep understanding of POS driven forecasting, safety stock logic, order cycles, and capacity based constraints.
High proficiency working with large datasets and multiple integration sources.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in demand planning, supply planning, or VMI within FMCG, QSR, or retail environments.
Relevant tertiary qualification required; preferred Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
Excellent problem solving, communication, and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and processes under tight deadlines.
Strong stakeholder management skills across customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
High attention to detail with the ability to navigate ambiguity in evolving operating models.
Strategic thinker capable of balancing customer experience, cost efficiency, and operational feasibility.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex demand signals into actionable insights.
Proven ability to lead improvement initiatives and operationalise new planning capabilities.
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