This role is responsible for managing the demand planning processes in forecasting, analyzing market trends, and developing demand plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and customer satisfaction, for a regional or global business unit while applying discretion and judgement. The role maintains current business processes and performance metrics by collaborating with regional and global business unit teams, and identifies opportunities to streamline and optimize operational processes. The role supports priority projects and communicates requirements to the regional and global business unit planning teams.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical shipment/order data, market trends, and input from Markets and Statistical forecast teams.
Collaborate with Markets, Business Management and Product Marketing to understand market demand and sales projections.
Monitor execution and financial targets, and adjust forecast based on business requirements (revenue, inventory)
Analyze demand patterns, seasonality, and deals/promotional activities to accurately forecast future demand.
Identify and communicate potential risks and opportunities in demand planning to management and stakeholders.
Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute insights to support strategic decision-making, and provides expertise to functional project teams and may participate in cross-functional initiatives.
Continuously improve demand planning processes and tools to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
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Education & Experience Recommended
Four-year or Graduate Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations management, Business Administration, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
Typically has 2-4 years of work experience, preferably in supply chain, operations, or a related field or an advanced degree with little or no work experience.
Preferred Certifications
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Certified Professional In Supply Management (Standards Organizations)
Knowledge & Skills
Continuous Improvement Process
Data Analysis
Enterprise Resource Planning
Finance
Inventory Control
Inventory Management
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Lean Manufacturing
Material Requirements Planning
Materials Management
Process Improvement
Procurement
Production Planning
Purchasing
SAP Applications
Supply Chain
Supply Chain Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Supply Chain Planning
Warehousing
Cross-Org Skills
Effective Communication
Results Orientation
Learning Agility
Digital Fluency
Customer Centricity
Impact & Scope
Impacts immediate team and acts as an informed team member providing analysis of information and limited project direction input.
Complexity
Responds to routine issues within established guidelines.
Disclaimer
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, responsibilities, knowledge, etc. These may be subject to change and additional functions may be assigned as needed by management.
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