We have developed a new Supply Chain Integration function designed to link our consumer demand to our procurement activity through a Demand Driven Supply Network. Transform our current Manugistics Demand Planning solution into a World Class Forecasting suite leveraging SAS Demand Driven Forecasting. Responsible for developing the methodology and building the statistical forecasts leveraged to drive Supply Chain efficiency. This role is highly visible as part of the Dreyer's Forecast Optimization project.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, build, test, and implementation of a corporate forecast suite leveraging SAS High Performance Forecasting and Forecast Studio
• Gather cross-functional business requirements to be incorporated into the solution design (Sales, Marketing, Operations)
• Evaluate product characteristics and life cycle to determine most effective statistical technique for accuracy improvements
• Develop tools that help streamline data integration for field sales and demand planning
• Continuous modeling of product portfolio to sense and respond changes in market activity through tuning of models
• Develop relationships with intra-company and industry experts to ensure continuous improvement of forecasting methodology

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master Degree Required, Ph.D. Highly Preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional, post-graduate work experience
• Expert knowledge of SAS Forecast Studio, SAS High Performance Forecasting, SAS programming language, SAS Connect, and other core SAS components required. Demonstration of experience required through sample work submissions
• Demonstrated leadership experiences and skills to facilitate cross functional organizational changes
• Strong working knowledge of multiple linear regression, ARIMA, and other time-series methods required
• Self-confidence to thrive in an empowered, diverse, and growing organization
• Experience with communicating to Executives in a HQ environment
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience is a plus
• Working knowledge of CPG demand forecasting techniques preferred
• Working knowledge CPG promotion and pricing approaches and the impact on sales lift preferred
• Experience managing contract employees preferred

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong character: Willing to champion the right decision and not be easily dissuaded
• Communication: Expressing ideas effectively in individual and group situations
• Organizational Awareness: Having sufficient knowledge of the organization to identify problems and opportunities
• Individual Leadership/Influencing: Inspiring and guiding others toward goal achievement
• Teamwork/Collaboration: Working effectively with teams and work groups
• Organizational Skills: Possessing excellent organizational and process skills
• Project Management: Possessing excellent time management and process skills
• Initiative: Taking prompt, self directed action to accomplish objectives
• Coaching: Facilitating the development of others' knowledge and skills
• The position will require approximately 10% travel

Dreyer's/Edy's Grand Ice Cream is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is looking for diversity in candidates in employment. EOE M/F/D/V.

To apply, please visit www.nestleusa.com/careers and submit your resume to job number Dreyers 17.

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