Unparalleled Visibility: Using S&OP To Empower Demand Forecasting & Financial Planning
Virtual Financial Forecasting, Planning & Budgeting Conference
Unparalleled Visibility: Using S&OP To Empower Demand Forecasting & Financial Planning

You will learn:

  • Why a partnership between finance, marketing and operations is key to effective demand planning and budgeting
  • How to enable data-driven decision making supported by collaborative planning processes like S&OP
  • The key data you need for analyzing and understanding demand and where to get it for better financial planning
  • The value of a centralized team in terms of long- and short-term financial planning
  • How to leverage new technologies like AI to harness the IoT and big data
author
Hariharan Padmanabhan
Lead Analyst - S&OP Digital
Target
Hariharan has worked in the supply chain management and technology space for over 10 years. He started his career at Amazon, joining their Operations Management Leadership program, before joining Target where he managed S&OP, planning and forecasting. Hari is a ‘Data Evangelist’ and has handled several data-focused projects in the retail world which leveraged data and system capabilities to drive informed business decisions. He holds a degree in Computer Science Engineering and an MBA in Supply Chain management, as well as certifications in quality, production and inventory management.