Parameter Management
• Manage the parameters & algorithms within the demand planning systems to optimise the 
weekly sales forecasts
• Identify opportunities, adjust and optimise:
▪ the calculation that drives the cleansing of sales 
▪ the model that drives price elasticity
▪ the calculation of planning system inputs such as APS, Store Deviations & Ranking
 
Profile Management
• Generate and continuously improve:
▪ seasonal profiles to enable accurate sales demand forecasts driving optimal chain & store 
intake
▪ size profiles for the purpose of allocating correct sizes to stores
▪ APS management and optimizing 

 

Forecasting
• Measure and report on forecast accuracy to enable the delivery to availability targets
• Identify & execute opportunities to improve the forecast accuracy
Business Reporting 
• Provide business analysis on key initiatives and current business issues to assist the business 
in decision making

 

Allocation & Replenishment Input
• Provide input into the optimisation of allocation & replenishment algorithms

 

System and Process Support
• Provide support on the forecasting and profiling systems
• Pro-active identification of system issues – forecasting, seasonal profiles, size profiles, sales 
cleansing service, analytics services
• Provide administrative support around the system maintenance 

 

Communication with Stakeholders
• Identify relevant stakeholders and communicate requirements for delivery for the various 
business operations timeously
• Provide ongoing coaching and support on centralised business processes to relevant 
stakeholders
• Providing support to the planning community on identifying and improving forecast accuracy, 
analytics and profiles.