VIE Panama LAC Demand Planner

Position

Moët Hennessy is the Wines and Spirits division of LVMH. It gathers more than 25 wines and spirits like Hennessy, Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Pérignon, Ruinart, Belvedere, Glenmorangie, Chandon, Terrazas, Chateau D’Esclans. Those brands are supported by a powerful global distribution network that has been strengthened over the years.

As part of MH Supply Chain strategy, operational excellence occupies a focal point and there is a clear roadmap to achieve it in different elements of MH operations.

One of them is IBP – Integrated Business Planning, program encompassing business forecasting processes and tools. This represents a challenge for LAC distributors management and brings a timely opportunity to set up new new approaches and ways of planning.

As first steps towards this strategy, we will focus on taking best practices from other regions or to develop new tools to allow statistical analysis and provide better forecast accuracy.

We are looking for someone passionate about data and information creator to implement Sales and Operations Planning and eager to develop leadership skills.

 

The V.I.E (Volontariat International en Entreprise) program is an initiative by Business France that enables young French and European citizens aged 18 to 28 to undertake a professional assignment abroad for a period of 6 to 24 months.

Throughout the assignment, participants are supported by the French Embassy and Business France, ensuring a secure and structured environment to gain valuable international work experience.

Before applying, please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. Full details are available here:
https://mon-vie-via.businessfrance.fr/en/what-is-the-vie-french-international-internship-program

We are seeking a VIE candidate available to start on September 1st for the period of 12 months, with possibility of extention to 24 months.

Job responsibilities

Demand & Supply Planning:

• Lead the sales forecast process by improving current tools for analysis (OTB) to deliver different forecast scenarios that include market inputs (Purchasing plan from Distributors, agreed with Market Managers) and other insihgts that lead to a more accurate and realistic sales plan.
• Analyze historical data, stocks, depletion and trends for a better support and outcomes.
• Support IBP project implementation.
• Support activities related to S&OP process implementation.
• Support Market Managers in maintaining visibility of the active portfolio by distributor and market and timely communicate the phase in-phase outs and any other relevant information impacting customers.
• Hold frequent communication and meetings with supply planning teams from Maison/Central Team to review demand and supply.
• Participate in the LAC Demand review or any other meetings with local, regional or central teams related to sales forecast and supply to MHPA.

Goals:

• SFA Sales Forecast Accuracy 40%, bias: 10%
• IBP/S&OP cycle implementation

Profile

Education:   Engineering, Economics, Business Management.

Languages:  Fluency in English, Spanish/French are strong plus.

Skills: 

• Advanced Data Analytics oriented
• Statistics and tools management (advanced excel user is mandatory)
• Organized individual. High level of attention to detail.

Additional information

When you join Moët Hennessy…

• You embark on a career journey with the leaders of luxury wines, champagnes, and spirits, within the prestigious LVMH Group.
• You enter a world of possibility where career development opportunities across our 5 global regions and within the entire LVMH Group are unmatched.
• You join a passionate workforce within our internationally diverse and inclusive teams, exploring the rich heritage of our Maisons and shaping the next chapter of our story.

What is included in a VIE Package:

• Competitive monthly allowance
• Round-trip flight tickets
• Visa support
• One month of temporary accommodation upon arrival
• Medical insurance coverage

Criteria for VIE Program:

• Over 18 and under 28 years old on the date you apply and register on the Mon VI website. The assignment must start no later than your 29th birthday (bearing in mind that a V.I.E contract always starts on the 1st of the month).
• Be French or a European citizen.
• Be in good standing with regard to the national service obligations of your country(ies) (defence ID n°).
• Have a clean criminal record.
• Be able to devote yourself full time to your assignment : no part-time work, entrepreneurship, studies or paid activity at the same time as your V.I.E.
• Accept the letter of appointment that you sign with Business France which sets out your rights and your duties during your assignment.

Skills development opportunities

Opportunity for the Candidate:

- Development in Business acumen:

• Understanding key business drivers of distribution in Latin America: knowing the market drivers and economic dynamics.
• Knowing the industry: Understanding the competitive landscape, market trends, and customer needs.
• Making sound decisions: Evaluating opportunities and risks and making choices that align with the company's goals.
• Thinking strategically: Seeing the big picture and anticipating future challenges and opportunities.

- Gaining entrepreneurial mindset, business planning & collaboration spirit with local, regional, and central teams.

- Skills development (Analytics, what if scenarios, etc).

- Development of multicultural communication skill.

Recruitment process

What to Expect:

1. A short introductory phone call
2. An HR interview
3. A final interview with the hiring manager