Demand Planning Specialist - CPFR (272318)

Job description

General Description
Our qualified candidate will analyze product-centric SCM and develop CPFR -SCM strategy and plan. They will conduct weekly CPFR planning calls with accounts to optimize inventory level for Samsung Business products across all channels, as well as weekly and monthly calls for industry trend analysis. Develop and assess appropriate demand forecasting quantity and amount for replenishment and new product launches. Rationalize distribution lead time to develop monthly sales projection and to minimize related cost. Estimate and evaluate vendor score card including OTRQ, In-Stock Rate, Order fill rate and etc. by channel, customer and product group. Design of workflow & process mapping capability to maximize efficient control between supply and demand. Validation of short, mid and long-term sell-out forecast for Samsung Business products. Management of SCM KPI for all Samsung products. Update master tables of various systems such as ZFCST, ZSALES2, Seller hierarchy, e-dash board, BI hierarchy and etc. Create data modeling, charts for weekly sales meeting
Company Information
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA BIG THINGS HAPPEN HERE. The amazing products for which Samsung is known world-wide are the results of the amazing people who work here. Their talent, creativity, dedication, and commitment to innovation are what make us who we are. To continue to be a world leader in technology, we focus on attracting the best talent available and offer a corporate culture in which every individual can challenge themselves to discover how good they are, and how great they can become. Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, and with offices in Richardson, TX and Palo Alto, CA, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and a world leader in technology. We market a broad range of award-winning consumer electronics, smartphones, information systems, and home appliances. Samsung's philosophy is based on our strong determination for growth, perpetual innovation and responsibility to corporate citizenship. As a result of our commitment to innovation and unique design, the Samsung organization is one of the most decorated brands in the electronics industry. Our company is currently ranked #7 in Interbrand’s "100 Best Global Brands," and named #3 on the Boston Consulting Group list as one of the world's most innovative companies in 2014. At Samsung we work hard – every day. It is a fast-paced and challenging work environment, and we are a nimble team that constantly pushes ourselves to be the best. If you have energy, passion, dedication and drive, and you thrive in a fast-paced workplace, the rewards at Samsung are many. Imagine working for a global company that is a world leader in innovation, in an environment where exciting things happen every day. Imagine working with an amazing group of visionaries/ individuals who make products that bring joy to millions of people across the globe every single day. Imagine where you want to be, and who you want to be. At Samsung...the possibilities are limitless. Apply today and find out why LinkedIn ranked us as one of North America’s Most InDemand Employers in 2014. To this end, we follow various protocols during the recruitment process, including but not limited to, avoiding the inadvertent disclosure of confidential information of the applicant’s former employer. Samsung Electronics America provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Desired profile

Necessary Skills / Attributes
• Undergraduate degree in supply chain management, operation research, logistics or business administration • Minimum 3+ years of experience including advanced academic period in supply chain management role • Experience in logistics, demand management, supply management, ERP planning, inventory management or related field • Strong functional background in demand forecasting modeling using time various statistical methods • Solid experience in consumer electronics or goods in forecasting(demand/production) and allocation environment • Experience in leading key supply chain business project, in particular in SCM IT infra for design and process mapping • Demonstrated abilities in production planning, researching, responding to and resolving sales order, logistics, product allocation and shipping inquiries and other related issues utilizing Sales Order Management systems. • Read write and verbal communications skills to provide production schedules, to prepare and present plans and information to manufacturing, sales and order management personnel and to customers. • The ability to manage, plan, organize, assign, schedule and prioritize multiple work assignments • Must has very high ability to communicate proficiently in writing, through email and reports, or verbally production and product technical matters to an audience that may include less technically oriented listeners. • Demonstrated ability to solve problems involving continuously changing situations, requiring constructive thinking and imaginative approaches. • Consistently demonstrates a commitment to policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest, and ethical responsibilities. • Experience in Microsoft access, SAP SD, BI, XQL • Strong leadership capabilities • Work core hours from 9am-6pm; overtime work as needed • Travel as required (less than 10%)