Coordinate, communicate, and align
Drive consistent execution processes for demand planning activities related to Upstream and EMPS planning regionally and across business units.
Critically assess and analyze data (demand plans, inventory reports, supply plans, consumption plans, lead time) and understand implications - recognize deviations from the normal and make connections to correct.
Liaise between EMTech, EMPS, Upstream, Procurement and Supply Chain.
Steer alignment between all parties - Demand Planner leads the demand planning meetings and discussion, Supply Planner validates the final unconstrained forecast Coordinate forecast updates / changes
Lead end-to-end (E2E) forecast process - Generate Statistical (STAT) forecast
Align on changes to demand/supply plan, understand lead time implications to demand plan, update historical ship data to improve forecast
Create interactive statistical forecast, as necessary and maintain Quadrant Analysis/playbook
Optimize demand segmentation with Engineering as needed
Guide process and ensure tools are used
Lead monthly meeting and drive alignment between Site, EMTech and Procurement, as needed
Review outliers and provide recommendations
Ensure unconstrained forecast (UCF) is available and validated by Supply Planners
About You
Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering or supply chain (or related fields such as Applied Mathematics/Statistics)
2 -10 years relevant work experience in supply chain demand planning
Strong background in analytics
Strong and effective interpersonal skills
Function effectively in a team workplace, including virtual environments is critical
Solid analytical and problem solving skills, including conceptual capabilities
Solid judgment, including ability to make quality decisions
Strong persuasion / communication skills / influence without direct authority
Ability to work independently and without direct