Manager Demand Planning

To apply for this job, To apply for this job, please email your resume and covering letter to
bill.moeller@aosepc.com
 

Description

A.O. Smith Corporation ia a $2.5 billion diversified manufacturer with operations world-wide is seeking Manager Demand Forecasting.  The Electrical Products Operating Unit located Tipp City, Ohio (North of Dayton)is a growing and dynamic producer and distributor of Electric Motors to a large variety of consumer,commercial and industrial applications.  Total Sales Revenue of over $900 million is distributed to a global customer base. The company employs 12,000 people at facilities in the US, Mexico, Europe and China.   

Responsibilities: This highly visible and newly created key position provides direction and vision in the Sales, Inventory and Operation Planning process.

The Manager Demand Forecasting/Planning will serve as the key liaison between Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Finance, Materials and Customer Order Service to better translate external data, sales activity, inventory levels and production output into a viable forecast that drive inventory and service levels which meet business strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

- Develop, establish and maintain a demand forecasting process based on assessments of historical trends, capacity, inventory costs, lead times and material plans with an objective to increase Inventory Turns, improve Service Levels and lower operation costs.

- Facilitate and lead S&OP process across functional lines  to obtain complete buy-in from all stakeholders.

- Consistently deliver forecast accuracy that drive inventory levels that meet or exceed targeted thresholds for regular business, new product launches or seasonal impacts.

- Establish performance metrics for the Demand Forecasting process which will aid in the continuous improvement of the function.

- Monitors slow moving and obsolete inventory and drives cross functional corrective action.

- Evaluate the relevancy of key business intelligence and dissemination to Senior Management.

- Utilize external sources to collect viable data in the development and revision of forecasts.

 Qualifications

The successful and dynamic candidate will possess the following experience, skills and education:

- Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain or related Technical field required with an MBA preferred.
- 10 years progressive Demand Forecasting/Planning, Materials Planning or related Supply Chain experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership skills with a team oriented and consensus based management style.
- Proven ability in the use of interpersonal skill sets, consensus management, matrix organizations, meeting leadership techniques.
- Ability to multi task as well as work under pressure in a constantly changing environment.
- Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions and develop and execute actionable commercial and strategic recommendations.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills along with direct experience with ERP (QAD Mfg Pro) software application.
 
 Skills

- Knowledge of QAD - Manufacturing Pro ERP software
- Proven results in the  development of Demand Forecasting Process required.
- Strong Change Management skills and collaboration skills.

To apply for this job, To apply for this job, please email your resume and covering letter to
bill.moeller@aosepc.com

thank you,
The Demand Planning Net Team.