Manager, Demand Planning

What you will do

The Demand Planning Manager will lead the forecasting process, integrating market and customer data to develop and communicate an accurate forecast to supply chain and finance organizations. Lead team of demand planners to improve accuracy of forecast leveraging all available data sources and latest demand planning tools.

How you will do it

• Own the Demand Planning Process: Accountable for producing a fact-based unbiased 24 month rolling forecast which are the basis for LE's (Latest Estimates) and financial projections. Ensure the integrity of these forecasts and the timely hand-off to supply planning.

• Manage & Maintain Forecast Models and Tools: Continually improve statistical forecasting models and methodology for both mature and new product launches. Accountable for Forecast Accuracy improvement.

• Future Roadmap/Vision Development: Partner with the analytics and IT teams in defining future forecast improvements via machine learning / artificial intelligence capabilities.

• Conduct Consensus Process: Lead the Demand process through interface with Sales, Marketing, Planning & Finance to ensure timely development of an agreed upon forecast which ties to financial projections.

• Collaboration with Key Accounts: Lead the monthly forecast collaboration meetings with key account Managers and Analyst from the Account. Review prior month's forecast accuracy and assess rolling 3-6 months forward forecast.

• Communication with Planning: Communicate demand gaps and significant forecast changes to Supply Planning. Determine course of action to bridge gaps and communicate back to Marketing/Sales.

• Manage Supply Chain KPI and share ownership with supply chain partners.

• Monthly Analytics and KPIs: Develop and implement tools and processes to improve forecast capabilities, efficiency and accuracy. Perform root cause analysis. Articulate Risk & Opportunity assessment to tie into Latest Estimates.

• Management/Team Leadership: Lead the demand planning team members. Train, coach, and mentor staff with the goal of increasing team capabilities.

What we look for

In order to succeed in this role, the individual must have a sound knowledge of commercial strategies in addition to internal business acumen that complement the work.

• Business Understanding: Ability to understand various departments within the business and functional areas.

• Change Management: Track record of driving change, building understanding and knowledge within the target audience.

• Project Management: Organization and communication effectiveness to push projects, timelines, and milestones. Strong planning, prioritizing, problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Communication Skills: Exemplary oral and written communication skills.

• Collaboration: Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field (Supply Chain Management/Operations/Logistics, Business, Math/Statistics, Marketing)

• 8 plus years' experience in a demand planning/forecasting role - valuable to have automotive experience

• Demonstrated experience implementing state-of-the-art demand forecasting methodologies and systems

• Exceptional computer skills; ERP, Business Intelligence systems or equivalent and Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Certification from Institute of Business Forecasting (IBF), APICS or similar credential - preferred

• Preferred: prior experience with leading forecasting/DP tools like Logility, SAS, JDA

• Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic)

• This position will be hybrid, working out of Clarios' Glendale, Wisconsin corporate headquarters

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demand planning system and integration experience

• Excellent collaborative management skills.

• Able to effectively communicate across multiple departments and through multiple levels of the organization

• Exceptional analytical, modeling, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven influencing, negotiating and conflict management skills.

• Ability to manage a dynamic environment with a high degree of complexity.

• Strong attention to detail and results orientation.

• Willing to 'Make it Happen' by proactively identifying and resolving opportunities/issues, acting with urgency, taking smart risks, and owning the outcome.

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What you get:

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire

• Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts

• Parental and caregiver leave programs

• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits

• Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership

• HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility

Who we are:

Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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