Demand Planner

Demand PlannerDescription -At HP, we believe in the power of ideas to put technology to work for everyone. And we believe that ideas thrive best in a culture of teamwork. We trust anything can be achieved if you really believe in it, and we will invest in ideas to change lives and the way people work. At HP we work across borders, and without limits. We form global virtual teams, to professionally serve our customers, implement projects to achieve business growth, solve business issues and meet personal goals. Everyone is valued for the unique skills, experiences and perspectives they bring.Job scope/summary:We are looking for talented individuals who think out-of-the box, want to experiment with new ideas, create best in class processes and create a foot print for themselves.As a “Demand Planning Specialist” at HP’s Customer Support Supply Chain (CSSC) Organization for the Personal Systems Platform,  you will receive opportunities to apply your creative thinking and analytical skills,  further your knowledge of and experience in applying Big Data and Data science techniques using latest tools in and thrive in a growing space. The Services Supply Chain ships more than 9M parts, processes 650k whole unit repair events globally per year through an extensive network of outsourcing partners.The Demand Planning Specialist will be responsible to develop an end user demand forecast using demand signals with help of statistical models and latest technology toolsJob specifics/responsibilities:Manage a broad range of moderately complex supply chain processes, such as demand planning activities for multiple, complex Stock Keeping Unit (SKUs), ensuring that performance (inventory, cost, service level etc.) meets the overall business needs, including but not limited to: Demand Forecasting, E & O material management, successful launch and positing of material to support new product launches, End of Support Life (EOSL) material management, life time Buy (LTB’s) and monitoring and risk management of sameLeverage historical forecast data, end-user demand, market and product intelligence, statistical forecasting inputs, AI and Machine Learning to create a robust process and drive continued, sustained accuracy improvements on material demand plansWork closely with partner management team to assure alignment and assurance of supply of service materialsWork closely with regional network inventory management team to assure LOF and other service material supply requirements are metIdentify opportunities for process improvement and develop recommendationsCoordinate or lead regional and global business unit planning teams to maintain and enhance the current business processesReview performance metrics on a regular basis, identifying opportunities for improvementLead or support projectsCommunicate requirements & guidelines to the regional and global business unit planning teamsKey performance indicators:Forecast accuracyExcess & Obsolescence (E&O) driven by Forecast AccuracyLevel of Fill (LOF) impact driven by forecast AccuracyProcess ImprovementsEducation (degree) and professional experience required:First level university degree or equivalent experience; advanced university degree is good to have.6-8 years of experience in a supply chain/data analysis functionStrong understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make deliver) would be an advantageKnowledge and Skills:Good knowledge in material planning and understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make, deliver)Strong Analytics, communication and influencing skills; expert in English and local languageSound knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and other latest planning tools & technologiesGood project management and process reengineering skills, with capability to manage cross functional teams in multiple geographiesProven relationship management skillsStrong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibilityDeveloped leadership skills including team-building and conflict resolution and managementImpact/ScopeCollaborate across countries within a regionAbility to influence a particular business within a regionTypically interact with Experts and ManagersTypically lead low complexity projectsUtilize the full range of quantitative and qualitative business models and analyses to contribute to large projectsAt HP, the future is yours to create! What are you waiting for? Apply Now!#LI-PostJob -Supply Chain & OperationsSchedule -Full timeShift -No shift premium (India)Travel -Relocation -Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) - HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. 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