Demand Planner

Join us and be part of our Global Sales & Operations Planning team leading the demand planning process for our Hearing Aids & Accessories.

In addition to forecasting activities, it is expected for the role to identify process & automation opportunities and a continuous improvement mindset, to ensure stability, progression, _
- and effectiveness on the day-to-day operation._

• Key Responsibilities:_

- _Coordinate Global Demand planning and S&OP process, ensure communication with stakeholders to understand/share future requirements, and timely look after risks & opportunities that may affect the hearing aid products. Influence and understand detailed behavior at country and product level as well as understanding guidelines of Sales budgets and forecasts._
- _Forecast future consumption (sell-in) for 12 Months visibility per Sales Company (country) & item level for Sales companies, based on statistical analysis, stakeholders' inputs (consensus FC), and stock holdings at affiliate site or distribution center

• Create and maintain forecast models at multiple levels._

- _Evaluate global demand behavior, trends, outliers, bias, accuracy vs previous projections, budgets, sales forecasts, etc._
- _Identify opportunities on stock holdings and control inventory levels with sale companies and distribution centers._
- _Understand New Project Launches and requirements for hearing aids according to the product launch plan._

• Experience_
• Experience in analyzing big data and forecasting sales demand using Excel and statistical tools_
• Knowledge in integrated supply chain systems, Excel, and PowerPoint._
• Understanding of forecast models and methods, supply chain processes and practices. Knowledge and expertise in business statistics preferred_
• You have a supply chain process and practices understanding and knowledge of how to handle large amounts of data and handle complex issues. You possess good communication, interpersonal and intercultural skills, working with global stakeholders_

Who we are:

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful?

We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all.

Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

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