Microsoft Office
Jana Merkel
Senior Manager
Helmutstr. 10
Summary
Engaged and authentic manager with over 16 years of experience in the field of planning, including 8 years of managing and leading teams. Self-confident, open, solution-oriented and highly motivated to improve business processes and team efficiency. Extensive experience in business and forecast planning and key roles across various organizations and departments. Quick to learn and adapt to new software and hardware. Proficient in authentic management, individual coaching and goal setting.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Parental Leave
Arla Foods GmbH
06.2023 - Current
Senior Manager Demand Planning
Arla Foods GmbH
03.2021 - 05.2023
- Lead the Demand Planning team of Arla Foods Germany (13 FTE)
- Responsible for the weekly and monthly forecasting accuracy results in Germany and representative of Demand Planning in all relevant weekly and monthly meetings
- Process and tool optimization, project management and successful implementation of SAP IBP
- Focus on seasonal planning and improving collaboration with Logistics and Distribution
- Goal setting, performance tracking & evaluation
- Strengthened ownership and team spirit in the Demand Planning team
<p>Manager Demand Planning</p> <p></p>
ASICS Deutschland GmbH
9 2018 - 02.2021
- Led three Demand Planning teams (6 FTE) for Central Eastern, Western and Northern Europe, based in Germany, Sweden and the UK
- Consolidated seasonal demand plans for three regions
- Evaluated and validated plans with European management and made decisions for each buying round
- Harmonized processes and operations across the international teams
- Developed automated tools to speed up forecast adjustments and improve efficiency
- Coordinated cross-functionally with Central Operation teams and acted as a key function between local Sales and Order-to-Cash teams
<p>Supply Chain Manager</p> <p></p>
ASICS Deutschland GmbH
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Led the Orderbook-Management and Demand Planning departments (6 FTE)
- Ensured OTIF delivery for customers
- Defined roles and responsibilities in the Orderbook-Management team and improved internal processes, efficiency and team performance
- Established new new S&OP meeting structure, reporting and KPI measurement
- Focused on Sales- and Customer-oriented team organization
- Acted as a key function between Headquarters and local Operations, Sales, and the European Distribution Center
- Achievements: Improved "In time delivery rate" by more than 20% points and forecasting accuracy by more than15% points
<p>Manager Demand Planning</p> <p></p>
ASICS Deutschland GmbH
5 2016 - 12.2016
- Built and led the Demand Planning team for Central Eastern Europe (3 FTE)
- Established Demand Planning processes from scratch
- Defined and implemented Demand Planning KPIs
- Developed Excel tools for reporting and analysis
- Implemented a "collaborative forecasting model" with Merchandising and Sales
- Cross-functional coordination between the internal departments and different subsidiaries in Central Eastern Europe
<p>Manager Business Planning & Business Coordination</p> <p></p>
L'Oréal Deutschland GmbH
05.2013 - 04.2016
- Lead a team of Business Coordinators for a specific product group (3 FTE)
- Managed team and business coordination between Sales, Marketing and internal Supply Chain departments
- Monitored and evaluated Sales planning activities and results per product category
- Advised General Manager and Demand Planning teams and participated in decision meetings as owner of business analytics
- Improved communication and process flows between all affected parties
- Managed and coached over 8 young joiners and talents in L'Oréal's Sales-trainee program
<p>Demand Planner</p> <p></p>
L'Oréal Deutschland GmbH
02.2010 - 04.2013
- Planned forecasts for long-term products and launches for a specific product group
- Analyzed historical data and adjusted statistical forecast models
- Communicated closely with Marketing and Sales regarding promotion planning, product trends, sell-out data and customer feedback
- Coordinated with factories on lead times and additional short-term demand
- Presented the rolling 12-month demand plan in management decision meetings
- Improved forecasting accuracy within the dedicated product group by over 10% points
<p>Copacking Manager</p> <p></p>
L'Oréal Deutschland GmbH
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Coordinated value-added services (co-packing activities) for a specific product group
- Planned and priced value-added services with internal and external partners
- Aligned capacities and timings between the warehouse and external services
- Coordinated timely replenishment for all upcoming activities
- Acted as an interface between Marketing, Sales, Distribution Center, Customer Service, and Supply Planning
<p>Supply Planner / Inventory Manager</p> <p></p>
L'Oréal Deutschland GmbH
08.2006 - 07.2008
- Planned inventory and daily supply for a specific product group
- Ordered products daily considering current stock situation, demand, safety stocks, minimum quantities, warehouse capacities and factory lead times
- Adjusted relevant system parameters and communicated shortages daily
- Checked re-availability and maintained close contact with various factories and internal stakeholders
Education
University of Cooperative Education Baden-Württemberg /Germany
09.2003 - 05.2006
Skills
- Budget Management
- Strategic Planning
- Data-driven decision-making
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-solving
- Cross-functional Team Coordination
- Organizational Development
- Process Improvement
- Talent Development
- Team building
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Goal Setting
Software
SAP R/3 (MM, WM)
SAP BW, SAP BI, IBP
Other Tools: FuturMaster, A3, Qlik
Certification
Trainer qualification by IHK Germany
Timeline
Parental Leave
Arla Foods GmbH
06.2023 - Current
Senior Manager Demand Planning
Arla Foods GmbH
03.2021 - 05.2023
<p>Supply Chain Manager</p> <p></p>
ASICS Deutschland GmbH
01.2017 - 08.2018
<p>Manager Business Planning & Business Coordination</p> <p></p>
L'Oréal Deutschland GmbH
05.2013 - 04.2016
<p>Demand Planner</p> <p></p>
L'Oréal Deutschland GmbH
02.2010 - 04.2013
<p>Copacking Manager</p> <p></p>
L'Oréal Deutschland GmbH
08.2008 - 01.2010
<p>Supply Planner / Inventory Manager</p> <p></p>
L'Oréal Deutschland GmbH
08.2006 - 07.2008
Trainer qualification by IHK Germany
01-2006
University of Cooperative Education Baden-Württemberg /Germany
09.2003 - 05.2006
<p>Manager Demand Planning</p> <p></p>
ASICS Deutschland GmbH
9 2018 - 02.2021
<p>Manager Demand Planning</p> <p></p>
ASICS Deutschland GmbH
5 2016 - 12.2016
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