FILIPE FERREIRA
Demand Planner at Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I
London
Summary
Highly analytical and results-driven professional with 10+ years in Planning and Finance across Europe. With technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and a passion for excellence, with extensive experience managing and presenting to senior leadership, driving informed decisions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Demand Planner
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I
01.2020 - Current
- Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
- Coordination of cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
- Interaction with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers
- Utilization of a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
Demand Planner
7 for All Mankind
12.2017 - 11.2019
- Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.
- Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
- Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy -reduced forecast error from10% to 5%.
- Develop, establish and maintain the Season Buy Plan, aligning the needs from Sourcing, Vendors and Sales.
- Analyze and monitor key planning parameters (i.e. order changes, inventory levels, premium freight development).
Logistics / CSR
VF International
09.2016 - 11.2017
- Maintaining acceptable inventory levels, controlling cost, maximizing customer on-time deliveries and support and lead improvement projects within the logistics organization.
- Coordinating and monitoring sales orders for Iberia.
- Optimization shipping and transport procedures -
opening of wholesale business in Iberia. - Communicate, follow up and report on processing of orders / shipments.
Senior Accountant
HEINEKEN
01.2014 - 08.2016
- Accounts Receivables Accounts for Heineken Portugal - conducting transition from local company.
- Management of all the Collections and Disputes processes.
Internal Trainer - Process Trainer - training new joiners in the Order to Cash process. - Optimized and managed research and development spending through collaboration with key business leaders.
Senior Accountant
IBM
11.2012 - 12.2013
- Accounts Payable Accounts for a Portuguese Client - conducting transition from client's location.
- Processing of accounts payable transactions.
- Generate, analyze and distribute all AP reports.
- Assessment and closing of AP sub-ledger on a monthly basis.
Localization Tester
Electronic Arts
07.2012 - 09.2012
- LT Tester - Brazilian/Portuguese, verification of linguistic accuracy and resource attributes in terms of language-specific and Culture/locale-specific in text and audio
- Assessment of cultural appropriateness and politically sensitive content, according with the console manufacturers requirements and guidelines and Country laws
International Relation Trainee
Vila Flor Town Council
04.2011 - 04.2012
- Assistance in multilateral projects (participation in events with associations, organizations and municipal networks).
- Dealing with bilateral international agreements (twins town's protocols, cooperation, inter-cultural) and contacts with the Ministry of Foreign Business, Embassies, Consulates, National Service of Border Control
- Language support in translations and interpreting.
International Relation Trainee
University of Lodz
09.2010 - 04.2011
- Institutional Communication regarding all contacts of the International Office.
- International Cooperation and Foreign Student Service.
- Development of institutional projects and promotional events in exhibitions and conferences.
- Administration of the University's International website and profile in social networks.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science
Faculdade De Letras
Universidade Do Porto 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Faculdade De Letras
Universidade Do Porto 04.2001 -
Skills
- Extensive Logistics / Supply Chain / Forecasting / Demand Planning & Accounting knowledge
- Accounting operations, Demand Planning and Forecasting professional
- Business working languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian
- Process implementation and Continuous Process Improvement
- Strong communication skills
Timeline
Demand Planner
Budweiser Brewing Group UK&I
01.2020 - Current
Demand Planner
7 for All Mankind
12.2017 - 11.2019
Logistics / CSR
VF International
09.2016 - 11.2017
Senior Accountant
HEINEKEN
01.2014 - 08.2016
Senior Accountant
IBM
11.2012 - 12.2013
Localization Tester
Electronic Arts
07.2012 - 09.2012
International Relation Trainee
Vila Flor Town Council
04.2011 - 04.2012
International Relation Trainee
University of Lodz
09.2010 - 04.2011
Master of Arts - Political Science
Faculdade De Letras
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - International Relations
Faculdade De Letras
04.2001 -
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