Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for the sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company provides safe, efficient, smart and affordable solutions for vehicles, machinery, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. With its premium portfolio of the division of cars, trucks, buses, two-wheelers and special tires, the Tires sector of the group provides innovative solutions in the area of tire technology. Smart products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialized dealers and fleet managers, the Tires sector offers digital tire monitoring and management systems, in addition to other services, with the objective of guaranteeing the operation of fleets and increasing their efficiency. With the supplied tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

The Supply and Demand Analyst holds a critical role in executing the organization's S&OE process through rigorous demand forecasting and supply chain management. This position is instrumental in ensuring optimal product availability and inventory control.

Implement and oversee the collaborative demand process to maximize accuracy of short and medium-term demand forecasts.Meticulously plan, control, and coordinate market supply through stringent Order Fill Rate control and stock coverage level management.Provide crucial information to facilitate precise product supply across the organization.Maintain product lifecycle data in company systems with utmost attention to detail, including article setup, status changes, and field updates as required.Generate and distribute comprehensive reports related to product portfolio.Conduct rigorous follow-ups with Product Management, R&D, and Plant regarding product status.Participate in and contribute significantly to SOP discussions and meetings with relevant departments.Keep sales and inside sales teams informed of critical product status updates.Develop sophisticated statistical analyses and projections based on historical data and future information to support the collaborative demand process.Formulate, present, and validate sales plans with operations, commercial, marketing, and controlling departments.Oversee and execute planning for product projects, including launches and discontinuations.Prepare and deliver high-level presentations for internal sales teams and external customers (FC Collab).Develop and maintain comprehensive databases of historical sales, events, and promotions.Gather and analyze critical information on future actions and projections from commercial, marketing, and supply areas.Utilize SAP and Statistical systems for information maintenance and data generation.Update official systems with Demand FC (APO) in a timely and accurate manner.Conduct demand forecasting for Export Markets PLT: Peru, Bolivia, Venezuela, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.Coordinate orders between international locations and manage various supply types.Analyze unattended products and provide vital supply information.Perform daily control of importing and supply levels, proactively identifying and addressing potential issues.Collaborate with the logistics department to monitor import lead times and processes.Maintain strict control over inventory levels by location (warehouse) to serve different sales channels effectively.Ensure product availability while adhering to target stock and coverage levels.Conduct in-depth analysis and generate reports on stock levels, sales, and transit for all warehouses.Develop sophisticated reports using Power BI.Implement automation for daily reports to enhance efficiency.Serve as a key user and provide essential support to the Supply team.Implement and optimize new tools and views through Power BI to improve data visualization and analysis.

QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related fields is required.Substantial experience in Supply Chain Management and Demand Planning is essential.Demonstrated proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint at an advanced level is crucial.Proven experience in Supply Chain Management processes and project management is highly desirable.Advanced level of English language proficiency is mandatory.Working knowledge of Portuguese is advantageous and will be considered a valuable asset.

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