Demand Planner APAC

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Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Demand Planner - UK & APAC to join the Data Center Power and Control Division Starline Team
. This position is remote reporting to Reading, UK. This position is responsible for leading and managing Demand Planning functions across Starline EMEA and AP in the Data, Power and Control Sector (DPC). The incumbent is a strong individual and able to lead both in a matrix and direct organization. The key needs of this position are to develop an S&OP strategy that supports the needs of the business along with overall inventory strategies to support business growth, increase working capital and reduce E&O.

Additionally, this leader will drive Legrand’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) goals and targets to ensure such priorities are integrated as part of the supply chain processes.

The candidate will use our ERP system (Syteline), Demand Planning (Anaplan), and CRM (), maintain effective levels of inventory (finished or component) to meet our customer orders and business needs; monitor production commitments, maintain commitment dates in our ERP and CRM systems and provide a watch dog function to ensure customer commitments are met; develop tools/aids to provide day-to-day visibility on commitment status;

employ ERP and SFDC to maintain effective flow of product to meet our customer orders as well as our business needs. The position will report to the Global Demand Planning Manager.

• Responsible for driving a robust global S&OP process across the Starline business.
• Lead standardization of and incorporate inventory positions into the overall S&OP process to help facilitate supply decisions.

• Develop, refine, and maintain accurate demand forecasts for our products, incorporating historical data, market trends, and input from sales teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather relevant information and insights to improve forecast accuracy.

• Optimize inventory levels globally to ensure product availability while minimizing carrying costs.
• Monitor and manage inventory turnover rates, identifying slow-moving or obsolete items and proposing solutions.

• Work closely with the procurement and production teams to align supply plans with demand forecasts.
• Ensure that production schedules and procurement activities meet demand requirements.

• Utilize advanced analytical tools and techniques to assess historical data, identify patterns, and generate forecasts.
• Regularly analyze sales data, market trends, and other relevant information to adjust forecasts as necessary.

• Foster strong relationships and open communication channels with sales, production and procurement teams.
• Support functional leads and manufacturing leads to plan optimization of the Supply Chain footprint to address cost and service targets.
• Facilitate cross-functional meetings to align on demand and supply plans.
• Driving adherence to service metrics;
  On Time Performance, Lead Time, Voice of the Customer.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year College or University with emphasis in Supply Chain Management or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or a related field.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of related experience in the supply chain function, preferably in planning/ scheduling in a manufacturing environment. APICS Basic Certification or in the progress of obtaining APICS Basic Certification, preferred.
• Proven experience as a demand planner or in a similar role with supply chain management.
• Demonstrated leader with strong strategic and operational skills to lead transformational change.
• Experience in running end-to-end S&OP process.
• Inventory management knowledge is essential.
• Understanding of demand planning within ERP systems.
• Experience in navigating cross-business complex organizational needs and requirements.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Experience in Supply Chain Management, including Supply chain/material planning experience in an ERP/CRM environment.
• Proven ability to drive successful…