CEE Sales & Operations Planning Manager

Job description

About us

Ranked as one of the most innovative companies in the world, KONE is a global leader in elevator and escalator business. Every day, millions of people globally are using our elevators and escalators in an increasingly urbanizing environment. We want to offer the best People Flow™ experience to those using our equipment in residential and office buildings, hotels, public transportation sites, hospitals, shopping malls and many special buildings. KONE New Equipment Business is a global organization responsible for designing, manufacturing and delivering new elevator and escalator solutions to create the best People Flow® experience.

We are looking for

CEE Sales & Operations Planning Manager, who will be responsiable for:

·  Accountable for implementing and maintaining the S&OP process by training, coaching, influencing and supporting local sales forces and installation teams,
·  Ensures the Portfolio Reviews and Demand Meetings are performed and effective, while bringing a strong focus on Plan Accuracy and utilizing analysis of trends and order book to challenge timing and volume where appropriate
·  Pro-actively solves prioritization issues with Installation Managers and/or Supervisors in periods where quota is lower than expected
·  Optimize installation resource utilization by preparing capacity plans and solving imbalances with Operations & Sourcing teams
·  Collaboration with different teams making sure that proper communication is in place
·  Fulfills key user role for maintaining updated data and IT tools

We offer

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Desired profile

Skills, Education and Experience

·  Practical experience in conducting business analytics in commercial operations and demand planning; experience from international, global corporations will be an advantage
·  Over 3 years of practical experience in implementing processes that will support different divisions (Sales and Operations Planning ideally)
·  Understanding of:

 Sales
Project Management Supply Chain Management

Sales and Operations Planning Management

·  Fluent English
·  Bachelor’s degree diploma
·  MS Excel skills at high level, general computer fluency
·  SAP knowledge
·  Ability to establish strong working relationships based on trust and co-operation
·  Strong analytical and planning skills
·  Seeks out new and innovative ways of approaching situations and tasks
·  Openness for new ideas and  ability to simplify complex information into a single, clear concept.