Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier, better life for all. 

With a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence of more than 100 subsidiaries, we operate on a truly global scale. Since our establishment in 1958, our dedication to enhancing lives worldwide through innovative products has remained unwavering. Our business domains include Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions.

Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom, fostering a collaborative work environment.

Join us and become a part of a company that is not just about creating solutions for a better life, because at LG, Life's Good.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join as a Demand Planner. Our team is responsible for LGs flagship products. As a Demand Planner you will assume responsibility for maintaining forecast performance and supply plan information flow. In addition, you will gather and analyse he weekly stock levels and generate a consolidated forecast, uploading the forecast to the central global demand planning system and forecasting performance.

Please note that this is a maternity leave position, limited to 1,5 to 2 years. Ihr Tätigkeitsbereich

Forecast process set-up & improvement

• Working in conjunction with Marketing, Sales & Supply Chain Managers to develop, progressively improve forecasting process, improve accuracy and reduce forecast volatility through co-ordinated innovation activity.

Statistical Forecasting & Data Analysis

• Analysis of historical trend, PSI and market trend on weekly basis using statistical analysis tools to generate weekly forecast. Collect and review sales forecast on weekly basis, identifying trends on fast & slow moving products. Maintain seasonality trend and impact of exceptional market changes: Promotional activity, national/international events.

Forecast Consensus meeting coordination

• Facilitate Consensus meeting with relevant teams to confirm sales forecast. Manage agreement and drive judgment towards realistic and accurate forecast & delivery plan. Collate, share and input weekly forecast data to GSCP.

Forecast Performance Management

• Monitor periodical performance measures and supplier/customer non-conformance to enable process improvement in the Supply Chain. Provide fact based analysis with corrective action plan

Customer Relations

• Build on collaborative working relationships with key customers to drive forecast accuracy, process improvements, free flow of information and generally enhance Sales Management, Supplier & Customer working relations.
• Daily communication with external/internal customers (carriers or HQ) to fulfill their needs in a timely manner

Sales and Operation Plan coordination

• Weekly S&OP meeting with supplier factory to update production plan and preparing rolling forecast template

Reporting

• Ensure regular review and reporting of progress to Product Manager, Sales Head and European Supply Chain of progress in realisation of all relevant KPI’s, identify bottlenecks and recommendation of appropriate remedial action.

Ihre Qualifikationen

• Prior knowledge and experience of Forecasting and Supply Chain principles
• Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface / order fulfilment.
• Understanding appropriate Business Unit market is an advantage
• Highly Proficient in using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas) and confident using new systems
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work assertively to debate/challenge forecasts or tackle issues and reach a consensus between all parties
• Logical common sense and proactive approach to problem solving
• Good presentation skills
• Excellent organisational and administration skills & attributes
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Team Player
• Highly focussed and capable of sustaining a fast pace in a dynamic environment
• Completer finisher - able to be resilient to drive issues through to a successful customer focused solution
• Experience of working within a performance management environment – KPIs and Service Level Agreements 
• Relevant skills and experience essential, although degree level education desirable

Benefits

• Modern and international working environment
• Flexible working hours incl. home office
• Affordable purchase of LG products
• Travel allowance
• Meal voucher and free snacks
• Laptop and company cell phone

The minimum annual salary for this position is EUR 2.807,- gross for 38.5 hours/week. 

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