Senior Demand Planner - Houston, United States - BOLTTECH Inc

Description

Job Description

In this position you will:
Produce demand planning scenarios for specific key Customers

Ensure timely research of forecasts and actuals to allow real-time purchase or disposal of assets in an efficient and cost-effective manner

Manage demand planning duties including forecasting future product demand, analyzing lifecycle asset flow, liaising with key Customers to manage New Product introduction, SKU management, and End of Life Planning

You will be responsible for:
Developing demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation

Reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results

Coordinating cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions

Utilizing 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

Managing and maintaining the demand planning process including updating relevant spreadsheets and databases

Providing input to the wider Centre of Excellence (COE) organization in developing inventory strategies globally on existing assets, new products, and product phase-outs

Master data creation, mapping, and management

Developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external suppliers and Customers

Compiling and issuing weekly and monthly KPI reports

Recommending purchase order placement and working in conjunction with Asset Management team

Assisting and supporting in developing new ways of working as the business expands

For you to be successful, we expect you to be able to demonstrate the following key competencies:


Customer focus:
Demonstrates a customer-centric mindset by prioritizing customer needs and addressing concerns with a sense of urgency


Collaborative:
Offers support and contributes to the delivery of shared goals


Communication:
Communicates clearly and actively listens to others


Adaptable:
Adapts to changes quickly, flexibly, and easily

You will require the following qualifications and skills:

Min 5 years' experience of working Operations or Supply Chain within the Telecommunication industry

Strong analytical skills and logical decision-making experience

Good financial acumen and understanding of P&L management

Proven Account management skills & strong interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills (fluent in English)

Ability to work methodically with attention to detail

"Can-do" proactive attitude with the determination to see through change

Ability to work effectively across a complex matrix organization and establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

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