Sr. Demand and S&OP Manager

Logistics, Sales & Operations · Supply Chain & Transport · Logistics Management · Procurement

In short

Ericsson seeks a Sr. Demand and S&OP Manager to create accurate consensus plans, partner with Sales, Product Management, and Finance, and drive results in a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial for the monthly S&OP process and improving best practices in demand planning and forecasting.

Responsibilities

Manage demand planning and forecasting for purchasing to ensure uninterrupted supply of products for global customers.
Partner with Sales and Marketing to understand historical sales, market trends, seasonality, product mix, sales events, marketing promotions, and other factors which influence the forecast.
Manage key stakeholders by communicating realistic and accurate demand plans based on statistical modeling.
Drive consensus between cross-functional groups and leaders.
Effectively identify demand patterns, changes in trend, and drivers of product demand.
Develop and drive continuous improvements to forecasting models, demand forecasting techniques, and methods by performing root-cause analysis.
Identify risks and opportunities in the demand plan, escalates and communicates appropriately.
Work with Supply Planning and Sales stakeholders to shape demand and optimize business performance.
Provide quantitative analysis that drives forecast and volatility improvements across the business.
Facilitate regular reviews of forecast accuracy results across the business.
Adapt communication of data, insights, statistical modeling, and market trends to various audiences.
Utilize best practices in technology and processes to enable an effective demand planning function.
Manage the global S&OP demand process for all products in collaboration with Sales, Finance & Supply Chain.
Collaborate across the organization to ensure that the appropriate data is available and accurate to be reviewed at the S&OP process meetings.
Prepare all data and metrics for demand-related S&OP meetings and reviews.
Identify gaps and scenarios that will be presented. Guide final decision-making on open items including trade-offs and risk mitigation proposals.
Provide ad hoc analysis to support decision-making by Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Executive leadership.
SKU level demand planning to incorporate weekly and monthly reporting of key performance indicators for the product transitions by collaborating with Product Management, Engineering, and Supply Planning leadership.
Monitor progress of product milestones for on-time completion and drive continuous improvement in processes.
Develop internal tools to make SKU transition demand planning models sustainable and scalable.
Manage the analysis of hardware lifecycle information to create a HW ramp up/ramp down plan to optimize inventory & fulfill customer requirements.
Support the analysis for Excess & Obsolete inventory, root causes, and process improvements.
Play a key role in identifying, implementing, and integrating systems, solutions, and processes to improve business and operational processes, reduce costs, improve business KPIs, and achieve organizational targets.
Proficient at creating and analyzing business information and defining key business results/metrics with a proficiency in data tools such as Excel, SFDC, and Tableau.
Document and share best practice methods, processes, and ideas across the business's supply chain operations to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of business operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related experience
5+ years professional experience in statistical forecasting and consensus demand planning
5+ years’ experience leading S&OP process
2+ years of experience in data analytics and implementing AI solution across supply chain functions
In-depth knowledge of the components of Demand Management and how forecasting, supply planning, demand analysis, and sales and operations work cohesively and successfully.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with an ability to effectively communicate with both business and technical teams.
Proficient at leveraging statistical forecasting methodologies to derive accurate and consistent demand forecasts, understanding when to deviate based on market inputs.
Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to create and build tools, processes and standardize across business functions.
Demand planning prowess, significant experience challenging the status quo, uncovering hidden trends, and highlighting risk areas.

Desired Qualifications

Utilize best practices in technology and processes to enable an effective demand planning function.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and monitor progress of product milestones for on-time completion. Drive continuous improvement in processes.
Develop internal tools to make SKU transition demand planning models sustainable and scalable.
Manage the analysis of hardware lifecycle information to create a HW ramp up/ramp down plan to optimize inventory & fulfill customer requirements.
Support the analysis for Excess & Obsolete inventory, root causes, and process improvements.
Proficient at creating and analyzing business information and defining key business results/metrics with a proficiency in data tools such as Excel, SFDC, and Tableau.
Document and share best practice methods, processes, and ideas across the business's supply chain operations to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of business operations.

Benefits

Opportunity for an annual bonus based on business and individual performance.
Subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options.
Subsidized dental and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
Company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance.
Company-paid disability benefits.
Minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation.
Up to 3 personal days per year.
11 annual holidays.
8 hours of volunteer time.
80 hours of sick time annually.
Up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave.
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.
Mobile therapy.
Volunteer paid time off.

Skills

ExcelSFDCTableau

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About Ericsson

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Company

Ericsson

Job Posted

1 day ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Experience Level

Senior

Locations

Plano, United States

Boise, United States

Qualification

Bachelor

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