Project Manager & Senior Subject Matter Expert Project Management Responsibilities: -Development and oversight of detailed project plans -Coordination of cross-functional and cross-team collaboration -Risk identification and mitigation planning -Communication planning and management across stakeholders -Budget control and cost tracking -Stakeholder expectation management and engagement Subject Matter Expertise: -Analysis and documentation of “As-Is” and design of “To-Be” business processes, with actionable optimization recommendations -Facilitation of cross-functional workshops and training sessions for client teams -Collection, analysis, formalization, and alignment of business requirements -Adaptation of business needs to align with the capabilities of proposed IT solutions -Configuration review and validation of IT systems to ensure alignment with defined business logic -Development and execution of test scenarios, support for retesting and issue resolution -Methodological and consultative support for both client representatives and project teams throughout all project phases -Design and implementation of change management strategies, including ongoing methodological support

-Oversight of task execution and adherence to project timelines -Effective resource planning and allocation across project phases -Evaluation and selection of appropriate IT solutions and digital products in line with business needs -Development and implementation of internal and external communication strategies -Creation, maintenance, and monitoring of comprehensive project plans -Management and tracking of project budgets, cost optimization, and financial reporting

-End-to-end stream management for retail operations, including assortment and store life cycles -Ownership of long-term demand forecasting and strategic planning across product categories -Assortment planning and optimization to support sales performance and inventory turnover -Development and continuous improvement of business processes, procedures, and operational rules -Change management leadership, ensuring smooth adoption of new processes and systems -Implementation of Relex – an automated forecasting and replenishment system – including system setup, process integration, and stakeholder training -Formation and leadership of a cross-functional product team (12 team members), including task delegation, performance monitoring, and collaborative planning

Demand Planning Leadership & Forecast Management Responsibilities: -Led and facilitated PRE-DMR and DMR meetings, presenting demand forecasts, historical performance, and analytical insights to key stakeholders -Owned long-term (2–5 years) and portfolio-level forecasting, including alignment of volume assumptions with sales and marketing teams; challenged input data to ensure accuracy and business relevance -Drove continuous process improvements, optimizing collaboration between demand planning, sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain teams -Conducted deep data analysis to ensure forecast accuracy, including: - Sales performance review and generation of actionable forecasting recommendations -Root cause analysis of forecast variances versus actuals -Development and implementation of corrective actions for short-term and strategic forecast accuracy improvement -Led the implementation of the JDA automated forecasting system, including integration into existing processes, user training, and system enhancement -Spearheaded change management initiatives related to forecasting tools and methodology People Management: -Supervised and developed a demand planning specialist, including performance goal setting, progress tracking, and coaching -Provided guidance on workload prioritization and supported professional development to enhance team engagement and effectiveness

-Managed sales planning by key accounts, ensuring alignment with business goals and market conditions -Organized and facilitated the sales planning process in close collaboration with sales teams across regions -Supported and challenged sales teams during forecast development, incorporating historical data, statistical models, promotional calendars, seasonality factors, and new product launches -Maintained and regularly updated planning documentation, including sales results, analytical dashboards, and visual reports -Contributed to pre-DMR process optimization, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of forecasting discussions Data Analysis & Forecast Accuracy: -Conducted in-depth analysis of sales performance, inventory levels, and shipment data to identify trends and discrepancies -Identified root causes of forecast variances and developed corrective action plans to improve short-term and long-term forecast accuracy -Translated insights into actionable recommendations to optimize demand planning outcomes Reporting & Analytics: -Prepared and delivered standardized and customized reports, including: -Sales and forecast accuracy dashboards (SAP, JDA) -Informational and analytical reports from internal databases -Custom presentations tailored to planning cycles and business needs -Ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders System Implementation & Process Maintenance: -Supported the implementation of the JDA automated forecasting system, contributing to system testing, configuration, and user training -Maintained and continuously improved the forecasting process post-implementation, ensuring accuracy, usability, and alignment with evolving business needs

-Coordination of transport and storage logistics -Organization and control of finished products storage and delivery analysis and optimization of logistic processes -Control of efficiency of transport movements planning -Control of efficiency of backup storage space -Coordination of all logistic processes dealing with client service (in cooperation with sales department and customer service) -Cost analysis and cost optimization -Long-term planning and modeling of logistics processes -Development, implementation and introduction of new projects and procedures. -Сontracts -Negotiating with suppliers of logistics services -Monitoring of logistics services market

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