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Fer Manfredini

North Narrabeen,NSW

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with a high degree of accuracy. Bringing years of hands-on experience planning for fast-paced manufacturing environments. Well-versed in reviewing sales trends, forecasting data and inventory management.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Demand Planner

Jackaroo Pty Ltd
04.2022 - Current
  • Present monthly forecast updates to senior management, highlighting key changes and risks in the demand outlook.
  • Analyze historical data to identify patterns, trends, and seasonality for use in demand forecasts.
  • Communicate demand plans to manufacturing sites to resolve gaps between demand and supply plans.
  • Monitor actual sales performance against forecasts, adjusting plans as necessary to ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained.
  • Maintain optimal stock levels to prevent shortages or excess inventory, ensuring alignment with the Global Key Customers' 13-week rolling forecast.
  • Enhancement of the inventory model to achieve greater accuracy in reconciliation.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and carriers to ensure the timely arrival of cargo.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team by consistently evaluating processes, tools, and methodologies for potential enhancements.
  • Improve demand forecast for multiple distribution channels based on previous sales.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to gather information on promotions, new product launches, and phase-outs for incorporation into the demand plan, ensuring that stock levels are adequate to meet this demand.
  • Lead sales and operations meetings to assess performance and forecasts, and formulate necessary corrective actions.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment.
  • Provide training and guidance to junior team members on best practices in demand forecasting methodologies.

Supply Chain

MileOne Group
04.2018 - 04.2022
  • Management of inventory consisting of approximately 500 SKUs, minimizing stock shortages and excess inventory.
  • Oversee and ensure the end-to-end supply chain process, from purchase orders to suppliers and third-party contractors, until the product is delivered to the customer.
  • Facilitate the development and maintenance of forecasting models that enhance business intelligence across the global organization.
  • Facilitate collaboration and establish positive working relationships with the Operations, Commercial, and Production teams to achieve the company's objectives.
  • Coordinate and schedule production runs with suppliers.
  • Develop contingency plans to address potential disruptions in materials supply or transportation.
  • Collaborate with vendors and transportation partners to establish optimal scheduling and timelines.
  • Generate and deliver monthly KPI reports for the company, suppliers, and customers.
  • Oversee and ensure the successful completion of projects in collaboration with other teams to facilitate efficient execution.

Relationship Manager - Private Banking

Citi Group
01.2009 - 04.2015

Relationship Manager - Corporate Banking

Bank of America
01.2007 - 01.2009

Education

Diploma - Marketing

Australia Pacific College,
Sydney
10.2016

Diploma - Marketing And Business Management

Universidad Catolica
Santiago
01.2012

Master - Finance

IEDE
Santiago
12.2008

Bachelor in Business Administration - Major in Finance And Economics

Universidad Central
Santiago
12.2006

Skills

  • Sales Forecasting
  • Demand and Supply Planning
  • Analytical Skills
  • Sales and operations planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Data Interpretation

Timeline

Demand Planner

Jackaroo Pty Ltd
04.2022 - Current

Supply Chain

MileOne Group
04.2018 - 04.2022

Relationship Manager - Private Banking

Citi Group
01.2009 - 04.2015

Relationship Manager - Corporate Banking

Bank of America
01.2007 - 01.2009

Diploma - Marketing

Australia Pacific College,

Diploma - Marketing And Business Management

Universidad Catolica

Master - Finance

IEDE

Bachelor in Business Administration - Major in Finance And Economics

Universidad Central
Fer Manfredini