Demand Planner At Guardian Industries
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Guardian Glass is looking for a Demand Planner to join in 10th of ramadan in Sharqia (Egypt).
Job Description
This position supports the sales & operations planning area by managing data related to the Demand. The consistency and accuracy of this data is crucial since it guides the integrated sales & operations plan.
S&OP Scope
Knowledge of demand planning techniques.
Understand and evaluate statistical results of Guardian planning tools, being able to correct/adjust to improve statistical forecast results.
Market and product portfolio knowledge.
Relate to market strategy for the respective
Market and potential commercial actions that would influence the demand.
Have a good view of Long-Term agreements to evaluate the demand.
Project overview/understand based on Sales Force information, to ensure expected demand is part of the consensus plan.
Prepare the demand plan.
Use different sources of demand to prepare the indicative plan for sales revision.
Lead the Consensus meeting.
Plan, lead and drive the discussion on the monthly consensus meeting for internal customers.
Influence and collaborate with commercial leader, challenging to get to a rolling volume forecast with proper assumptions and potential risks/opportunities.
Coordinate constrains adjustments / decisions.
Apply right constrains/reallocation or other based in the supply planning input during the monthly scenarios build up in agreement with commercial team.
Understand the economic value of the forecast and its changes.
Be able to also connect de forecast value, understanding strategic priorities for products and customers following the region strategic plan.
KPI monitoring and improvement actions.
Use the Forecast accuracy KPI as source for action in the demand revision process.
S&OP Meetings
Preparation of Demand information for Pre and Executive meeting, as well participating on those meetings, leading demand discussion.
S&OE Scope
Monitor order booking x forecast.
Monitor order entry to ensure proper demand allocation (plant – product).
Capture and analyze demand signal, understanding trends and coordinate necessary corrections to demand in the short-term connecting with Master planning team.
S&OE Demand weekly routine
Coordinate and execute the weekly demand review process.
Constrains or reallocation in coordination with Master planner indication and agreement with commercial team.
Evaluate short term opportunities.
Be the main point of contact to evaluate additional opportunities and or non-planned demand (for a customer /product) to understand economical trade off and/or reject sales.
Supply Chain – Planning knowledge
Advance Excel knowledge
Power BI
Proficient English speaking, writing
Other Microsoft applications (word, ppt)
Strong customer focus and critical thinking skills. Highly analytical and quantitative, with strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships
Sense of urgency and customer focus.
Organization and detail oriented.
Proactive and principled entrepreneurship approach
Flexible work style, as demonstrated by the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
S&OP Scope
Knowledge of demand planning techniques.
Understand and evaluate statistical results of Guardian planning tools, being able to correct/adjust to improve statistical forecast results.
Market and product portfolio knowledge.
Relate to market strategy for the respective
Market and potential commercial actions that would influence the demand.
Have a good view of Long-Term agreements to evaluate the demand.
Project overview/understand based on Sales Force information, to ensure expected demand is part of the consensus plan.
Prepare the demand plan.
Use different sources of demand to prepare the indicative plan for sales revision.
Lead the Consensus meeting.
Plan, lead and drive the discussion on the monthly consensus meeting for internal customers.
Influence and collaborate with commercial leader, challenging to get to a rolling volume forecast with proper assumptions and potential risks/opportunities.
Coordinate constrains adjustments / decisions.
Apply right constrains/reallocation or other based in the supply planning input during the monthly scenarios build up in agreement with commercial team.
Understand the economic value of the forecast and its changes.
Be able to also connect de forecast value, understanding strategic priorities for products and customers following the region strategic plan.
KPI monitoring and improvement actions.
Use the Forecast accuracy KPI as source for action in the demand revision process.
S&OP Meetings
Preparation of Demand information for Pre and Executive meeting, as well participating on those meetings, leading demand discussion.
S&OE Scope
Monitor order booking x forecast.
Monitor order entry to ensure proper demand allocation (plant – product).
Capture and analyze demand signal, understanding trends and coordinate necessary corrections to demand in the short-term connecting with Master planning team.
S&OE Demand weekly routine
Coordinate and execute the weekly demand review process.
Constrains or reallocation in coordination with Master planner indication and agreement with commercial team.
Evaluate short term opportunities.
Be the main point of contact to evaluate additional opportunities and or non-planned demand (for a customer /product) to understand economical trade off and/or reject sales.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Supply Chain – Planning knowledge
Advance Excel knowledge
Power BI
Proficient English speaking, writing
Other Microsoft applications (word, ppt)
Strong customer focus and critical thinking skills. Highly analytical and quantitative, with strong attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills with aptitude in building relationships
Sense of urgency and customer focus.
Organization and detail oriented.
Proactive and principled entrepreneurship approach
Flexible work style, as demonstrated by the ability to work independently and as part of a team.