Senior Demand Planning Manager

The Senior Demand Planning Manager owns the demand planning and forecasting processes for TV, Soundbars and Home Appliances. This candidate will develop, maintain, and monitor variances and trends for the demand plans.The Demand Planning Manager will work closely with sales and the supply team to identify and resolve changes in the forecast and their impact to the supply chain. The position will be accountable for leading cross-functional meetings and actions to drive consensus forecasting by looking at variables such as product lifecycle, demand patterns, competitive market. The position is responsible for process, key reporting, and continuous improvement across every department.Responsibilities:Manage TV, Soundbar and Home Appliance businessAssist with TV, Soundbar and Home Appliance business in reporting and tracking weekly TV US marketConduct weekly/bi-weekly CPFR calls with assigned retailers and internal category teamsCreate and maintain a rolling sell in/SO plan for assigned retailersMonitor inventory levels, sales changes, and market conditionsConduct weekly meetings with the supply and order management teamPreparing and presenting agreed-upon forecast to a variety of stakeholdersAssist the Director of Business Planning and VP of Sales to develop short- and long-term strategic plans, including the preparation of annual Business plans and budgetImplement systems ensuring strong follow-up management occurs on action items and questions with relevant senior leadersCommunicating status, risks, and blockers regularly with extended stakeholder groupDevelop new reporting to help drive continuous improvement across the companyDocument and update business processes, roles & responsibilities, and work-link-flow (process mapping).Qualification/Requirements:Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and at least five years’ experience in forecasting; or equivalent combination of education and experienceStrong computer related skills, including Microsoft Suite, are requiredStrong analytical skills including large volumes of data and business insights are neededMust be able to communicate clearly and effectively with confidence at all levels of the organizationMust possess detail orientation, solid execution capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines with appropriate prioritiesMust live in the Minneapolis Metro AreaWork effectively and collaboratively across departments and functionsExperience of working in and collaborating effectively in multi-site, virtual and cross-cultural contexts

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