The Senior Demand Planning Manager owns the demand planning and forecasting processes for TV, Soundbars and Home Appliances. This candidate will develop, maintain, and monitor variances and trends for the demand plans.

The Demand Planning Manager will work closely with sales and the supply team to identify and resolve changes in the forecast and their impact to the supply chain. The position will be accountable for leading cross-functional meetings and actions to drive consensus forecasting by looking at variables such as product lifecycle, demand patterns, competitive market. The position is responsible for process, key reporting, and continuous improvement across every department.

Responsibilities:

Manage TV, Soundbar and Home Appliance business
Assist with TV, Soundbar and Home Appliance business in reporting and tracking weekly TV US market
Conduct weekly/bi-weekly CPFR calls with assigned retailers and internal category teams
Create and maintain a rolling sell in/SO plan for assigned retailers
Monitor inventory levels, sales changes, and market conditions
Conduct weekly meetings with the supply and order management team
Preparing and presenting agreed-upon forecast to a variety of stakeholders
Assist the Director of Business Planning and VP of Sales to develop short- and long-term strategic plans, including the preparation of annual Business plans and budget
Implement systems ensuring strong follow-up management occurs on action items and questions with relevant senior leaders
Communicating status, risks, and blockers regularly with extended stakeholder group
Develop new reporting to help drive continuous improvement across the company
Document and update business processes, roles & responsibilities, and work-link-flow (process mapping).

Qualification/Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and at least five years’ experience in forecasting; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong computer related skills, including Microsoft Suite, are required
Strong analytical skills including large volumes of data and business insights are needed
Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with confidence at all levels of the organization
Must possess detail orientation, solid execution capabilities, and the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and deadlines with appropriate priorities
Must live in the Minneapolis Metro Area
Work effectively and collaboratively across departments and functions
Experience of working in and collaborating effectively in multi-site, virtual and cross-cultural contexts

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