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September 23, 2024

FrieslandCampina

Amersfoort

OTHER


Development Manager Statistical Forecasting

Within the S&OP Planning function of our Global Supply Chain, we are looking for a Development Manager Statistical Forecasting to drive global statistical demand planning and implement machine learning / AI. This new role is part of our key transformative initiative: project Anura. Under Project Anura we are implementing a new way of working in our Global Supply Chain (both Demand and Supply planning) by introducing a next generation planning tool from OMP. Our aim is to move from a short term static sequential planning to a synchronized, data driven planning with E2E visibility across our Supply Chain both on short and longer term horizon.

Would you like to drive Global Forecast Accuracy improvement by enabling Advanced Statistics and the latest AI/ML technology? Are you a business savvy professional with appetite for data, analytics and do you want to drive Business Adoption of making data driven forecasting leading? Then we are looking for you!


By improving Forecast Accuracy, we will improve Service Level/ reduce lost sales, reduce Write-offs and unlock working capital by optimizing stock levels together within our Supply Chain

Wat we vragen
  • Bachelor or Master degree
  • Experience with data, analytics, statistics and/or Machine Learning and AI
  • Understanding of (customer) supply chain and demand planning processes
  • Business savvy, able to understand dynamics various markets we operate in
  • Demonstrated stakeholder management skills
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills (English must, Dutch optional)
  • Pro-active and self-starter
  • Dynamic/energetic, able to motivate and engage with colleagues and management
Wat we bieden
  • Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence
  • We offer great work life balance, and competitive salary & benefits package so you can enjoy it
  • Workweek of 38 hours, competitive pension scheme, holiday allowance of 8%, end year allowance 3%, bonus scheme, flexible working hours and the ability to work from home.
  • Diverse training and mentoring programs to help you grow on your own professional journey
  • Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths
  • A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners
  • Autonomy and trust to create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world
  • Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy
  • Friesland Campina has a ‘fietsplan’
Vacaturetekst
The Development Manager Statistical Forecasting focuses on the following areas:
  • Drive business adoption of statistical forecasting globally
  • Your goal is to promote the adoption of data-driven forecasting through statistics and AI/ML. You work closely with local Demand Planners and Demand Leads to successfully implement statistics and AI/ML.
  • Implementing this new way of working involves more than just deploying a new planning tool. Change management is essential. You play a key role in achieving the acceptance of data-driven forecasting. In this context, you manage resistance and coach colleagues supported by data and analysis.
  • You manage a global network of stakeholders. Occasional trips to the local businesses of Friesland Campina are part of your job.
  • Develop and implement AI/ML (demand sensing)
  • In this role, you focus on parts of the planning portfolios that may be more challenging to forecast statistically but offer significant opportunities in the field of AI/ML. Together with local planning teams, you identify potential demand drivers.
  • You can substantiate with data how AI/ML can be utilized optimally to improve sales forecasts globally.
  • To develop and implement an optimal solution centered around AI/ML, you work closely with IT, local planning teams, the software provider OMP, and external experts.
  • You maintain a network of specialists and researchers in the field of statistical forecasting and AI, both within and outside FC.
  • Continuous improvement
  • In this role, you are responsible for the ongoing improvement of the accuracy, bias, and added value of our sales forecasts. You can identify and initiate new initiatives that will lead to long-term performance improvements.
  • You are part of the new Global Forecasting Team within Friesland Campina and contribute to the development of methodologies.
Bij Friesland Campina geloven we in een werkomgeving waar iedereen zich hun volledige en authentieke zelf kan voelen en in hun kracht wordt gezet om het beste uit zichzelf te halen. We omarmen elkaars verschillen en ontvangen graag je sollicitatie, ongeacht je geslacht, geloof, afkomst, seksuele voorkeur, leeftijd, beperking, of nationaliteit. Als wie wij zijn bij jou past, moedigen we je aan om te solliciteren, ook als je niet zeker weet of je aan alle eisen voldoet.
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The Global Forecasting Team is part of the Global S&OP organization. You will be part of a diverse, ambitious team and will report to the Global Forecasting Lead. Want to work with one of the largest dairy companies in the world with the head quarter located in Amersfoort? Here we work with multidisciplinary disciplines to make a real difference in the lives of millions of people by providing the very best nutrition. Fulfilling our purpose, better nutrition for the world, requires great efforts from many people. We believe that people as diverse as our nutritional offerings – including and not limited to gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religious belief, nationality, social background, disability and thinking style – enrich our lives and strengthen our business.
About our team and office:
  • A multidisciplinary team — highly skilled, focused on making our best work together
  • A friendly environment — with wonderful cafeteria, free milk, cheese and Lattiz coffee, and subsidized lunches drinks and events
  • Easily accessible — close to central station and with private parking spaces
Contact
Rianne Vessem
Rianne.van Vessem@frieslandcampina.com

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