Manager, Supply Chain Demand Forecasting (PSI) – Ridgefield Park, NJ

Position Summary

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, N.J., Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a leader in mobile technologies, consumer electronics, home appliances and enterprise solutions. From our humble beginnings to our position today as a tech leader, our passion for innovation has been the common thread throughout our history. We’ve grown into one of THE most recognized global brands. We consider ourselves “relentless pioneers” that push boundaries and defy barriers. The company pushes beyond the limits of today’s technology to provide groundbreaking connected experiences across its large portfolio of products and services, including mobile devices, home appliances, home entertainment, 5G networks, and digital displays. As EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Corporate Commitment Partner, SEA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment through its eco-conscious products, practices, and operations.

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Role and Responsibilities

Samsung Electronic America’s Supply Chain Team is responsible for ensuring product availability to meet forecasted demand by the Sales Subsidiary.  Forecasts are generated via consensus calls with Sales Teams, Marketing Teams, and with the Samsung Global Operations Center and tracked using spreadsheets, SAP, and Samsung Systems and Tools. 

The Manager, Supply Chain Demand Forecasting is responsible for leading one product category and supporting a range of products and SKU’s and working with other Planners within the Department.  The Manager will also help define and support strategic projects on behalf of the Supply Chain Team, generate and present reports for Executive Management, and represent the SCM Team with other Departments

The Supply Chain Manager will be the primary point of contact for all supply related issues related to their product category at the Sales Subsidiary.  They will also interact closely with Customers and with internal teams including Senior Management. 

Responsibilities

• Lead a product category PSI team Leading a product category PSI team focused on forecasting and inventory management

• Manage Demand forecast +6months out to achieve weekly RTF, weekly OTRQ, and Revenue

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Management, Business Management, Sales, GOC) to align on AP2 and Revenue target considering promotional activities.

• Collaborate with Sales leader to review/discuss current month forecast vs Sales estimate and aging for current and next quarter and close the gap

• Weekly Demand (PSI) Forecast management the SKU level

• SKU level AP1/AP2 update and customer order commitment

• AP2 Buffer process with Product Marketing

• Aging/ATS risk management

• Host weekly S&OP meetings to discuss operational and supply chain issues with key stake holders. (BM/PM/GBM)

• Maintain proactive daily communication with the inbound and inventory teams to achieve department weekly/monthly goals

• Support running weekly Sales meeting with SCM/PM/BM/Sales team

• Reports and Metrics (including Demand Changes, Revenue Projection, Aging, Forecast Accuracy, etc…)

• Lead and support Strategic innovation projects related on a product category

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required

• Minimum 5-7 years’ work experience in relevant field: Supply chain, Product management, Finance, Logistics or similar.

• Bi-Lingual Korean/English (Verbal/Written) helpful for communications with Global Operations

• Excellent Analytical and Computer Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Outlook

• Excellent Communications skills (written, verbal)

• Must be comfortable presenting to and promoting consensus-building at the Executive level.

• Must be comfortable working in a multi-regional business environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Available to work over-time and on weekends to support international operations

• Ability to think creatively and need to provide plenty of initiative and can work unsupervised

• Project management skill is plus

• Strong Math and Organizational Skills

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