Manager, Supply Chain Planning (Demand)

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Job Summary

Responsible for the creation, alignment, and reporting of the supply chain demand plan for CPE through S&OP processes. Through partnership with stakeholders internal and external to the supply chain organization, translate quantitative and qualitative feedback into a demand plan that will be used for both refurbishment / supply plan as well as replenishment. Monitors key performance indicators such as forecast accuracy and device compliance. May manage a team including exempt and non-exempt employees. Provides subject matter guidance to employees as required. Develops processes and procedures to drive department efficiencies. Assists in development and meeting of departmental budget.

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

• Owns creation, alignment, and reporting of the supply chain demand plan for CPE through S&OP processes
  • Understanding upstream forecasts and trends (for NPI, transitions, or other events) for customer deployments
  • Develops supply chain detailed bill-of-material demand plan for production hubs to execute
  • Develops supply chain replenishment forecast in partnership with Data Science, Procurement, and other relevant  stakeholders
  • Supports assumption validation and analysis for forward and reverse forecasts
• Support advanced planning system (o9) launch for replenishment

Plan, implement and manage strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels and achieve cost objectives.
Execute on agreed sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, securing alignment of key matrixed cross functional teams (both field and corporate).
Develop requirements for system enhancements to existing planning applications and/or system integrations as new tools are introduced.
Ensure the planning teams are adhering to agreed master data management (MDM) policies to ensure a common understanding, consistency, accuracy and control in the ongoing maintenance and application use of information.
Collaborate with the supply chain operations team to support an effective vendor management model of 3rd party logistics providers.
Leverage established Supply Chain systems, processes, and tools to focus on effective materials management, planning, forecasting, network optimization, and transportation management.
Manage large performance improvement projects to increase production quality and capacity; Effectively communicate all project timelines, deliverables, and risks associated with the stand-up and deployment of the operation.
Develop shortand long-term plan for capacity needs that seek to minimize total costs while maintaining service levels.                                                             
Support the development of repeatable, and thus scalable, plans and processes in order to speed time to market and improve operational efficiency.
Contribute to the hiring, training and onboarding of new planning analysts and Sr. analysts into the supply chain team.
Advanced working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems or proven ability to learn new systems quickly.
Consistent exercise of independent judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
Regular, consistent and punctual attendance. Must be able to work nights and weekends, variable schedule(s) as necessary.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Understand our Operating Principles; make them the guidelines for how you do your job.
Own the customer experience think and act in ways that put our customers first, give them seamless digital options at every touchpoint, and make them promoters of our products and services.
Know your stuff be enthusiastic learners, users and advocates of our game-changing technology, products and services, especially our digital tools and experiences.
Win as a team make big things happen by working together and being open to new ideas.
Be an active part of the Net Promoter System a way of working that brings more employee and customer feedback into the