Senior Specialist II, Category Demand Planner

2 weeks ago


Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Samsung Electronics Full time

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Category Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain Management team at Samsung Electronics Canada.

About the Role

This key member of our team will be responsible for driving successful execution in all aspects of inventory procurement, including weekly model level forecast.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage all aspects of category/model level forecasts weekly, utilizing inputs from Sales Demand, Product Management, channel analysis, target objections, HQ guidelines, and Global/local KPIs.
  • Translate and relay all communication from factories related to correlated products, including requirements, changes, delays, production planning, QC/gate out delays, and forecast changes.
  • Identify and communicate supply constraints in a timely manner and create recovery plans to maximize results and achieve the best outcome.
  • Validate the forecast through various analysis (historical, seasonality, etc.) to facilitate demand consensus across the division and within assigned product categories.
  • Participate in establishing monthly CMF/SP/TP planning by collecting and reporting financial revenue projections with BM/HQ (GOC/RPM).
  • Manage weekly GI Target Setting and work with Logistics and SCM to overachieve expected results.
  • Analyze demand trends to accurately forecast needs, minimizing stock out and excess stock situations.
  • Present a consistent rolling minimum 5-month view reviewing Supply Plan, Sales Demand, Fillable Results compared to Target Planning, Stretch Target Plan, and Previous Year Results.
  • Report Aging progress and identify gaps to plan and ensure appropriate recovery plans are developed by key stakeholders.
  • Establish Cost Saving Initiatives by allocating SOP to the right site (East WH/West WH/DS).
  • KPI Monitoring, simulation, communication, and analysis for the best possible outcome (KPIs such as Forecast Accuracy, consensus, RTF Rates, Sales Bias, and WOS).
  • Create weekly reports in support of leadership and internal stakeholders to drive informed decision making.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for CTN management and successful RTS launches.
  • Coordinate with SECA Logistics to ensure timely inbound for all expected shipments.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree Preferred
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other Office products
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant field preferred
About Samsung Electronics Canada

We are a leading technology company that takes pride in our creativity and diversity. Our talented people are at the forefront of everything we do, and we're committed to creating a workplace that's inclusive, innovative, and fun.

Accommodation

Samsung is an equal employment opportunity employer. We have an accommodation process in place and provide accommodations for job applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Assessment and selection materials and procedures can be made available in accessible formats and methods as appropriate. If you require a specific accommodation because of disability or medical need, please let us know when selected to take part in our recruitment process so that reasonable arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodations to be in place as you move through our process.



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