Consumer PC Supply Chain Account Manager

HP•Houston, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The U.S. Consumer PC Account Planning team is looking for a hands-on supply chain manager who will be the HP operations interface with some of our U.S. retailers and provide leadership among Planning, Logistic, Order Management and Product Marketing to forecast and execute a supply plan to support customers’ product requirements. This role involves managing supply chain processes that support supply/demand matching activities, inventory management and demand fulfillment for HP Consumer notebook, desktop and monitor categories with major retail accounts. The position requires collaboration with resellers to set mutually beneficial goals and ensure both HP and the reseller operate according to these parameters through Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR). The Account Manager will also work closely with HP Consumer Channel Marketing and Sales teams as the supply chain expert for specific retail account teams, participating in weekly meetings and advocating for the accounts by providing feedback on the state of the business and HP’s supply chain. Additionally, the role involves developing and implementing supply chain programs and leading implementation of supporting operational activities with the account, managing quantitative and qualitative business models and analyses to support proactive supply chain operation activities & priority projects.

Requirements

First level university degree
3-5 years of experience in a supply chain function
Excellent understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make, deliver)
Excellent communication and influencing skills; mastery in English
Strong internal and external relationship management skills
Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility
Thorough knowledge of inventory modelling and analysis
Strong leadership skills including team-building, conflict resolution and management
Proficiency with Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
Strong desire to grow, lead and give back to the business

Responsibilities

Manage supply chain processes that support supply/demand matching activities, inventory management and demand fulfilment for HP Consumer notebook, desktop and monitor categories with major retail accounts.
Collaborate with resellers to set mutually beneficial goals to manage the business categories and ensure both HP and the reseller operate according to these parameters Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment (CPFR).
Work closely with HP Consumer Channel Marketing and Sales team as the supply chain expert for specific retail account teams.
Participate in weekly meetings and is an advocate for the accounts by providing feedback on the state of the business and HP’s supply chain to ensure the right business decisions are made in a timely manner.
Develop and implement supply chain programs and/or lead implementation of supporting operational activities with the account relating to the business categories. This involves partnering with internal and external resources to accomplish program goals.
Manages quantitative and qualitative business models and analyses to support proactive supply chain operation activities & priority projects.

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies, including; 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
11 paid holidays
Additional flexible paid vacation and sick leave