Sr. Demand and S&OP Manager

Ericsson•Plano, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our Team About this opportunity: Job Locations: Plano, TX or Boise, ID Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job positionincluding U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1’s, H-1B1’s, E-3’s, O-1’s, and TN’s. Ericsson also does not hire F-1’s working on CPT or EAD for this position. Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions is a team of authentic, hard-working, and innovative peopledriven by a shared vision to Connect Beyond the limits of wired networks. We help customers —big and small, across industries and around the world — utilize LTE and 5G cellular technology toconnect people, places, and things, anywhere. We’re at the forefront of the Wireless WAN and 5G —the next big waves in networking — and we remain as hungry and humble as the day we started. Ifyou’re hungry to be part of something big, come join us. How Will You Contribute to the Company? The Sr. Demand Architect is responsible for creating an accurate and achievable collaborativeconsensus plan in close partnership with Sales, Product Management, and Finance. This keyposition must be able to facilitate and drive results in a fast-paced and demanding growthenvironment, leveraging his/her strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Additionally, theDemand Planner plays a critical role in the monthly S&OP process and will be the key resource forall demand-related issues. This role will be challenged to continue the development of bestpractices and standardized processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain or related experience
5+ years professional experience in statistical forecasting and consensus demand planning
5+ years’ experience leading S&OP process
2+ years of experience in data analytics and implementing AI soluition across supply chain functions
In-depth knowledge of the components of Demand Management and how forecasting, supply planning, demand analysis, and sales and operations work cohesively and successfully
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills with an ability toeffectively communicate with both business and technical teams
Proficient at leveraging statistical forecasting methodologies to derive accurate and consistentdemand forecasts, understanding when to deviate based on market inputs
Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to create and build tools, processes and standardize acrossbusiness functions
Demand planning prowess, significant experience challenging the status quo, uncoveringhidden trends, and highlighting risk areas

Responsibilities

Manage demand planning and forecasting for purchasing to ensure an uninterrupted supply ofproducts for global customers
Partner with Sales and Marketing to understand historical sales, market trends, seasonality,product mix, sales events, marketing promotions, and other factors which influence theforecast
Manage key stakeholders by communicating realistic and accurate demand plans based onstatistical modeling
Drive consensus between cross-functional groups and leaders. Effectively identify demand patterns, changes in trend, and drivers of product demand
Develop and drive continuous improvements to forecasting models, demand forecastingtechniques, and methods by performing root-cause analysis
Successfully identify risks and opportunities in the demand plan, escalates and communicatesappropriately
Work with Supply Planning and Sales stakeholders to shape demand and optimize businessperformance
Provide quantitative analysis that drives forecast and volatility improvements across thebusiness
Facilitate regular reviews of forecast accuracy results across the business
Effectively adapt communication of data, insights, statistical modeling, and market trends tovarious audiences
Utilize best practices in technology and processes to enable an effective demand planningfunction
Manage the global S&OP demand process for all products in collaboration with Sales, Finance &Supply Chain
Collaborate across the organization to ensure that the appropriate data is available andaccurate to be reviewed at the S&OP process meetings
Prepare all data and metrics for demand-related S&OP meetings and reviews. Identify gapsand scenarios that will be presented.
Guide final decision-making on open items including trade-offs and risk mitigation proposals
Provide ad hoc analysis to support decision-making by Supply Chain, Operations, Finance,Sales, Marketing, and Executive leadership
SKU level demand planning to incorporate weekly and monthly reporting of key performanceindicators for the product transitions by collaborating with Product Management, Engineering,and Supply Planning leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, and monitor progress of product milestones for on-time completion.
Drive continuous improvement in processes
Develop internal tools to make SKU transition demand planning models sustainable andscalable
Manage the analysis of hardware lifecycle information to create a HW ramp up/ramp down planto optimize inventory & fulfill customer requirements
Support the analysis for Excess & Obsolete inventory, root causes, and process improvements
Will play a key role in identifying, implementing, and integrating systems, solutions, andprocesses to improve business and operational processes, reduce costs, improve businessKPIs, and achieve organizational targets
Proficient at creating and analyzing business information and defining key businessresults/metrics with a proficiency in data tools such as Excel, SFDC, and Tableau
Document and share best practice methods, processes, and ideas across the business's supplychain operations to drive continuous improvements in all aspects of business operations

Benefits

subsidized, nationwide PPO medical benefit options including a low-deductible Point of Service Plan and a qualifying High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), with a generous company-provided HSA contribution.
subsidized dental and vision coverage.
401(k) plan has a 4% company match and immediate vesting.
company-paid employee basic life and AD&D insurance
company-paid disability benefits.
15 days of accrued vacation
up to 3 personal days per year
11 annual holidays
8 hours of volunteer time
80 hours of sick time annually.
up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave
6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
mobile therapy
volunteer paid time off.