Manager, Demand Planning - Milwaukee, United States - Clarios

Clarios

Verified Company

Milwaukee, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

What you will do

The Demand Planning Manager will lead the forecasting process, integrating market and customer data to develop and communicate an accurate forecast to supply chain and finance organizations.

Lead team of demand planners to improve accuracy of forecast leveraging all available data sources and latest demand planning tools.

How you will do it

Own the

Demand Planning Process:

Accountable for producing a fact-based unbiased 24 month rolling forecast which are the basis for LE's (Latest Estimates) and financial projections.

Ensure the integrity of these forecasts and the timely hand-off to supply planning.

Manage & Maintain Forecast Models and Tools: Continually improve statistical forecasting models and methodology for both mature and new product launches. Accountable for Forecast Accuracy improvement.
Future Roadmap/

Vision Development:

Partner with the analytics and IT teams in defining future forecast improvements via machine learning / artificial intelligence capabilities.

Conduct Consensus Process: Lead the Demand process through interface with Sales, Marketing, Planning & Finance to ensure timely development of an agreed upon forecast which ties to financial projections.
Collaboration with

Key Accounts:
Lead the monthly forecast collaboration meetings with key account Managers and Analyst from the Account. Review prior month's forecast accuracy and assess rolling 3-6 months forward forecast.

Communication with Planning: Communicate demand gaps and significant forecast changes to Supply Planning. Determine course of action to bridge gaps and communicate back to Marketing/Sales.
Manage Supply Chain KPI and share ownership with supply chain partners.
Monthly Analytics and KPIs: Develop and implement tools and processes to improve forecast capabilities, efficiency and accuracy. Perform root cause analysis. Articulate Risk & Opportunity assessment to tie into Latest Estimates.
Management/

Team Leadership:
Lead the demand planning team members. Train, coach, and mentor staff with the goal of increasing team capabilities.

What we look for

In order to succeed in this role, the individual must have a sound knowledge of commercial strategies in addition to internal business acumen that complement the work.

Business Understanding: Ability to understand various departments within the business and functional areas.
Change Management: Track record of driving change, building understanding and knowledge within the target audience.
Project Management: Organization and communication effectiveness to push projects, timelines, and milestones. Strong planning, prioritizing, problemsolving and analytical skills.
Communication Skills: Exemplary oral and written communication skills.
Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related field (Supply Chain Management/Operations/Logistics, Business, Math/Statistics, Marketing)
8 plus years' experience in a demand planning/forecasting role valuable to have automotive experience
Demonstrated experience implementing stateoftheart demand forecasting methodologies and systems
Exceptional computer skills; ERP, Business Intelligence systems or equivalent and Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Certification from Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF), APICS or similar credential preferred
Preferred: prior experience with leading forecasting/DP tools like Logility, SAS, JDA
Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic)
This position will be hybrid, working out of Clarios' Glendale, Wisconsin corporate headquarters

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demand planning system and integration experience
Excellent collaborative management skills.
Able to effectively communicate across multiple departments and through multiple levels of the organization
Exceptional analytical, modeling, and problemsolving skills.
Proven influencing, negotiating and conflict management skills.
Ability to manage a dynamic environment with a high degree of complexity.
Strong attention to detail and results orientation.
Willing to 'Make it Happen' by proactively identifying and resolving opportunities/issues, acting with urgency, taking smart risks, and owning the outcome.

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What you get:

Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching all starting on date of hire
Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
Parental and caregiver leave programs
All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, shortand longterm disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a fullservice cafeteria and workout facility

Who we are:
Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recogn