Demand Planner - Office Based

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join LGs Home Entertainment (TV) team as a Demand Planner . Our Home Appliances team is responsible for LGs flagship products including OLED TV, Signature and Wallpaper TV. As a Demand Planner you will assume responsibilityfor maintaining forecast performance and supply plan information flow. In addition, you will gather and analyse the weekly stock levels and generate a consolidated forecast, uploading the forecast to the central global demand planning system and forecastingperformance.Client DetailsAt LG, we deliver products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make "Life Good" - from home appliances, consumer electronics and mobile communicationsto business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning, solar and LED lighting. As a global leader, we strive for greatness in product leadership, market leadership and people leadership to realize our growth strategies.We strongly believe that our peoples competitive spirit, proactive leadership, and expertise helps drive the company forward. As such, LG is the right place for you if:You are a smart cookie. You like to dig into the data and find creative solutions.You are motivated and driven. You thrive on a challenge and want to be No. 1. You are a people person. You like helping people out and you want to understand where theyre coming from. Youre honest and you will speak up (politely, of course!), but you do it because you care and because its the right thing to do.Description

• Working in conjunction with Marketing, Sales & Supply Chain Managers to develop, progressively improve forecasting process, improve accuracy and reduce forecast volatility through co-ordinated innovation activity.
• Statistical Forecasting & Data Analysis -Analysis of historical trend, PSI and market trend on weekly basis using statistical analysis tools to generate weekly forecast. Collect and review sales forecast on weekly basis, identifying trends on fast & slowmoving products. Maintain seasonality trend and impact of exceptional market changes: Promotional activity, national/international events
• Forecast Consensus meeting coordination- Facilitate Consensus meeting with relevant teams to confirm sales forecast. Manage agreement and drive judgment towards realistic and accurate forecast & delivery plan. Collate, share and input weekly forecast datato GSCP.
• Forecast Performance Management -Monitor periodical performance measures and supplier/customer non-conformance to enable process improvement in the Supply Chain. Provide fact based analysis with corrective action plan Customer Relations & CPFR
• Build on collaborative working relationships with key customers to drive forecast accuracy, process improvements, free flow of information and generally enhance Sales Management, Supplier & Customer working relations. Key objective to optimize Inventoryvelocity (LTS/DIO) and cash flow.
• Sales and Operation Plan coordination- Weekly S&OP meeting with supplier factory to update production plan and preparing rolling forecast template
• Reporting -Ensure regular review and reporting of progress to Demand Planning Manager, Sales Head and European Supply Chain of progress in realisation of all relevant KPIs, identify bottlenecks and recommendation of appropriate remedial action. .

Profile

• Prior knowledge and experience of Forecasting and Supply Chain principles, strong supply planning experience preferred (inbound into country, outbound to customer)
• Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface / order fulfilment.Understanding appropriate Business Unit market is an advantage
• Highly Proficient in using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas) and confident using new systemsStrong analytical skills
• Ability to work assertively to debate/challenge forecasts or tackle issues and reach a consensus between all partiesLogical common sense and proactive approach to problem solving
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and administration skills & attributes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Relevant skills and experience essential, although degree level education desirable

Job Offer

• 9% Employer Contribution into your Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare (including optical & dental) for you and your family
• 25 Days Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)
• Staff Discount
• Subsidised Cafeteria
• Car Allowance

Keyskills :
demand planning