Demand Planner

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About this opportunity:

• Job Locations: Plano, TX or Boise, ID
• Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.

Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is a team of authentic, hard-working, and innovative people driven by a shared vision to Connect Beyond the limits of wired networks. We help customers - big and small, across industries and around the world - utilize LTE and 5G cellular technology to connect people, places, and things, anywhere. We're at the forefront of the Wireless WAN and 5G - the next big waves in networking - and we remain as hungry and humble as the day we started. If you're hungry to be part of something big, come join us.
How Will You Contribute to the Company?
The Demand Planner is responsible for creating an accurate and achievable collaborative consensus plan in close partnership with Sales, Product Management, and Finance. This key position must be able to facilitate and drive results in a fast-paced and demanding growth environment, leveraging his/her strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Additionally, the Demand Planner plays a critical role in the monthly S&OP process and will be the key resource for all demand-related issues. This role will be challenged to continue the development of best practices and standardized processes.
What you will do
Forecasting

• Manage demand planning and forecasting for purchasing to ensure an 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
• Successfully 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
• Effectively 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

S&OP

• 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

NPI

• 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
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and track the 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 due to technology transitions

Business Process

• Will 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

The skills you bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related experience
• 5+ years professional experience in statistical forecasting and consensus demand planning
• 2+ years' experience leading S&OP process
• 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 inform
• 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

Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what's possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You'll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You'll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, learn more.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)
Job details: Supply Chain Planner
Compensation and Benefits at Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan: Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit's objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro-ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers excellent, competitive employee benefits, such as: subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution. For California employees, we offer a subsidized HMO option through Kaiser. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions also offers subsidized dental and vision coverage.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Our 401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting. Employees will also receive company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance and company-paid disability benefits.
Your Time
Your work-life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions offers other company-paid benefits such as a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, mobile therapy, and volunteer paid time off.