Job Overview

The New Product Demand Planning Analyst will prepare, lead and execute the monthly SI&OP product portfolio planning review process for Global Sensors.  This is a highly cross-functional role with accountability to facilitate a cadence of monthly activities resulting in a supply network rough-cut capacity plan (3–24 month horizon) that meets product ramp up and ramp down requirements; adheres to manufacturing and supplier sourcing strategies; details key constraints and actions to mitigate ramp up supply risks; optimizes capacity utilization and inventory.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop, establish, operationalize, and implement a global framework for monthly Product Portfolio Planning reviews within SI&OP, evaluating new product ramp-up and end-of-life (EOL) ramp-down schedules, demand forecasts, capacity, and material and resource requirements to ensure seamless execution.
• Prepare and facilitate the monthly SI&OP Product Portfolio Planning review meetings to secure approval of NPI/EOL demand plans, presenting key project ramp-up details.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Sales, and Customer Care to gain insight into customers’ businesses, capture market trends, and ensure the accuracy of mid- to long-term unconstrained demand forecasts for all NPI / EOL project.
• Monitor and refine demand forecasts using analytical tools and data intelligence.
• Ensure that consensus forecasts accurately reflect New Product Introductions and Sales project ramp-ups recorded in Salesforce.com, as well as ramp-downs indicated by product discontinuance status.
• Work closely with Sales and Project Managers to identify and document demand risks and opportunities related to new product launches and EOL activities, monitoring corresponding actions.
• Analyze forecast accuracy by customer and product and collaborate with Sales and Product Managers on improvement initiatives.
• Partner with manufacturing plants, supply planning, and operations teams to ensure comprehensive assessment and validation of product ramp-ups and ramp-downs.
• Collaborate with the SIOP Director and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement in processes and tools used for demand collection and forecasting.

Job Requirements

• Master's degree in supply chain management or related field
• Employment experience: 10+ years
• Demand Planning or Supply Chain experience 7+ years
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with confidence presenting to senior leaders
• Solid understanding of technology and product development / product introduction
• Ability to model complex business challenges and develop optimal solutions through scenario planning.
• Analytical acumen and ability to think critically and interpret data across demand, supply, and operations
• Advanced knowledge of SAP ERP modules – especially IBP Demand / Supply and Response - is highly preferred.
• Experience and success leading cross-functional projects and influencing change across peer group.
• Motivated, self-driven, able to balance standard operating procedures with flexibility and responsiveness.
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Power BI, preferred knowledge of SQL programming and AI
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification or equivalent preferred

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