As the manager for your Line of Business/es you will play a key role coordinating your team to generate Service Demand forecasts in close collaboration with Service Supply Chain teams. To be successful you will have a good understanding of various forecasting approaches systems and drivers of forecast this role you will;Manage team operations set priorities coordinate projects and drive process improvementsEnsure forecasts are delivered accurately on time and shared with crossfunctional partners and leadershipEstablish and facilitate robust review cycles to surface risks find opportunities and drive proactive mitigation strategiesContinuously challenge validate and refine forecasts to improve accuracy and deliver actionable demand signals for stakeholdersLeverage analytical skills systems expertise and attention to detail to manage complex operations at scale and drive continuous improvementInspire mentor and develop planners fostering career growth and a culture of collaboration and innovation
8 years experience in Demand Planning Forecasting or supply chain management and experience leading cross-functional teams projects or direct reports
Bachelors degree or equivalent in supply chain engineering finance or a related field
Strong understanding of supply chain functions standard methodologies and overall eye for business
Familiarity with demand planning applications or ERP systems
Strong analytical and problemsolving skills; comfort with large datasets and forecasting methodologies
Results-driven with the ability to prioritize in fast paced situations and deliver outcomes across global cross-functional teams
Proven track record of problem-solving and improving processes by employing systems / automation
Excellent communication and influencing skills including experience presenting to senior leadership and aligning stakeholders
Masters degree or equivalent in supply chain management engineering finance or a related business/technical field
Proven experience in high-tech and/or service operations with a focus on demand planning and forecasting
Proficiency with advanced planning applications (e.g. o9 SAP APO Oracle Demand Management Kinaxis)
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