Demand Planning Manager

• 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 crossfunctional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
  
• Utilising 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) organisation in developing inventory strategies globally on existing assets new products and product phaseouts.
  
• Master data creation mapping and management
  
• Developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external suppliers and Customers.
  
• Compile and issue weekly and monthly KPI reports
  
• Recommend purchase order placement and work in conjunction with Asset Management team
  
• Assist and support in developing new ways of working as the business expands
  

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience of working in operations or supply chain within the telecommunications industry.
• Strong analytical skills.
  
• Good financial acumen.
  
• Account management skills and strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Fluent in English.
  
• Ability to work methodically with attention to details.
  
• Cando 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