Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) & Project Finance Team Lead

Did you know KONE moves over one billion people every day We employ over 60000 driven professionals in over 60 countries worldwide joined together by a shared vision. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry it is our mission to improve the flow of urban life.

Why this role

Sales and Operations Planning Team Lead will assist and supports KSEA S&OP manager to implement and maintaining S&OP process and activities. The responsibilities are including strategic planning data analysis preparation of information for Delivery Operations and collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute business processes.

What will you be doing

a) Manage S&OP activities

• Assist and support S&OP Manager for example with analysis of product mix trends forecast accuracy root causes to identify forecast improvements and lead time trends against assumptions used for the forecasts and commonly agreed One Set of Numbers.
• Supports S&OP Manager in preparing meaningful decision-making material for monthly Executive Meeting (incl. regional demand plan consolidation mix/trend analysis risk and opportunity identification financial scenario analysis explanation of historical variation to plan for all projects).

b) Order Book Management

• Analyze Order Book especially on lead time trends against assumptions used for the forecasts.
• Support Delivery Operations to ensure Order Book accuracy and quality.
• Responsible to maintain Milestones planning accuracy by coordinating with Project managers & supervisors.
• Resolves any planning related master data inaccuracies or issues (such as ensuring generally realistic MS2 to MS5 durations in standard networks).

c) Key Driver for In-Process Review (IPR) and Project Portfolio review

• Drive the IPR review meeting with all stakeholders prepare analysis after IPR review and forecast cost updated in SAP
• Pro-actively to liaise with Operations Procurement CSE and Finance to understand the Risk and Opportunities of IPR selected projects. Also agreed on corrective actions define responsibilities and deadlines and share learnings.
• Register all VO Opportunities and Risk (omission) in the tracking.
• Prepare the IPR Portfolio Review deck to summarize the outcome of IPR and lesson learnt.

d) Accountable for correct and timely booking of received orders and VOs

• Prepare Order booking absolutes for each of new order booking.
• Responsible manage and ensures compliance of orders booking and maintain the performance of end-to-end order booking process.
• Ensure Sales-to-Operations handover has been performed according to the FL policy verifies completeness and quality of order information and books agreed jobs and contracts to KONE systems so they are considered as Order Received (OR).

e) Forecast cost management SAP support and other ad-hoc tasks.

Are you the one

• Minimum with 3-5 years of experience in Finance or Demand Planning role.
• Proficient in Microsoft Application especially MS Excel and SAP.
• Strong analytical and demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with every level of the organization.
• Experience with Power BI is a plus.
• Business-driven mindset and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with written verbal and interpersonal communication skills especially in English
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelors Degree Professional Degree in Finance Accountancies or equivalent.

What do we offer

• Career progression in opportunities within a global organization
• Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
• Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
• You are surrounded by funcolleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded

Click on apply if you have a passion for meeting up with people and a desire to make an impact in the elevator and escalator industry.

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At KONE we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is being a great place to work we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

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