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Demand Analyst Manager

City: Warszawa

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

Supply

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen. If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships. Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

Are you passionate about data analysis and statistics? Would you like to see it applied in the Consumer Goods industry? At Reckitt you will have the Freedom to Succeed and be able to impact the business from day one – join us in our transformation journey to become a more data-driven and agile supply chain.

The Demand Analyst Manager role sits within the central Connected Planning structure and is key to delivering a best-in-class baseline forecast for the commercial business. This position combines advanced analytical expertise with leadership responsibilities, ensuring accurate forecasting and driving continuous improvement across markets.

Your responsibilities

Work hand in hand with system experts to ensure all IT capabilities are utilized in predicting sales trends. Maestro (Kinaxis), PBI and more to come.
Establish a weekly process using exception-based planning reports to adjust forecasts as necessary, aligned with Reckitt’s KPIs.
Prepare statistical forecasts across the assigned portfolio to maintain a strong baseline forecast.
Hold consensus meetings with demand planners to address changes to the process, projects and calendars.
Use analytical, marketing, and sales data to estimate future product demand for tactical (1–6 months) and strategic (7–24 months) forecasts. Sense checks the data and guides the markets in long term forecasting process.
Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
Monitor and report on significant changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
Have the autonomy to challenge when necessary.

Additional Responsibilities as Manager

Lead for main/most challenging markets (e.g., UKI).
Manage 2 to 4 direct report – Junior/Demand Analysts. Their scope, development, calendars, capacity and replacements.
Mentor and support Demand Analysts and Junior Demand Analysts, sharing knowledge and experience, support with the continued improvement projects.
Provide leadership support in case of absence of senior management.
Prepare and execute financial reports (e.g., FC1/2/3).
Drive personal development and explore new role opportunities (PDP in place and executed) for yourself and for the Team.

The experience we're looking for

A university degree in Econometrics, Statistics other data-related science;
Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge, deep understanding of statistical models. Big data reports, analysis;
Experience in demand forecasting and ERP systems, like Kinaxis (beneficial, not necessary);
Interest in machine learning and advanced analytics (mainly as a user and tech team counter partner);
Proven leadership and mentoring skills; Ability to build the effective cooperation between the HUB and commercial partners;
Self-driven and proactive approach;
Proficiency in MS Office suite (especially Excel).

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management
Business Partnership & Collaboration
Relationship Management
Advanced Analytics & Data Modeling
Forecasting & Planning Tools
Leadership & People Development
Financial Reporting

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.

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