In this position you will....

produce demand planning scenarios for specific key customers, ensure timely research of forecasts and actuals to allow real time purchase or disposal of assets in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Management of demand planning duties including forecasting future product demand, analyzing lifecycle asset flow, liaising with key customers to manage new product introduction, stock keeping unit (SKU) management and end of life planning.

You will be responsible for…

▪ Developing demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation

▪ Reviewing historical sales trends, researching demand drivers, preparing forecast data, developing statistical forecast models, and evaluating forecast results

▪ Coordinating cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions

▪ Utilizing a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts

▪ Managing and maintaining the demand planning process including updating relevant spreadsheets and databases

▪ Providing input to the wider Centre of Excellence (COE) organization in developing inventory strategies globally on existing assets, new products, and product phase-outs

▪ Master data creation, mapping and management

▪ Developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external suppliers and customers

▪ Compile and issue weekly and monthly key performance indicator (KPI) reports

▪ Recommend purchase order placement and work in conjunction with Asset Management team

▪ Assist and support in developing new ways of working as the business expands

For you to be successful…

We expect you to be able to demonstrate the following key competencies

Impactful

▪ Be an Impactful and Influential performer, driving continuous improvement

Customer Focus

▪ Be Customer focused, understanding and anticipating Customer needs

Creative

▪ Demonstrate creative awareness, take advantage of new opportunities and innovations

Literacy – Digi, Tech and Data

▪ Be data literate, be able to explain and use technology in a data native and data driven environment

You will require the following qualifications and skills

▪ Experience of working in Operations or Supply Chain within the Telecommunication industry

▪ Strong analytical skills and logical decision-making experience

▪ Good financial acumen and understanding of profit and loss (P&L) management

▪ Proven Account management skills & strong interpersonal skills

▪ Excellent written and verbal communication local and English skills

▪ Ability to work methodically with attention to detailed

▪ “Can-do” proactive attitude with the determination to see through change

▪ Ability to work effectively across a complex matrix organization and establish strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Please refer to job description.