
Global Demand Manager
DanfossAbout the company
Greater Poland
Greater Poland- Valid for 21 daysuntil: 06 May 2021
- Remote recruitment
- contract of employment
- full-time
- manager / supervisor
Your responsibilities
Develop demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function (incl. PLM)
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
Interact with sales and LoB to understand demand forecast drivers (lead the Line of Buisness Hand Shake Meetings)
Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
Track & analyze forecast accuracy of planning, implement corrective actions.
Our requirements
3-5 years of experience in Demand Planning, working with different data levels of aggregation and short-mid-long term demand planning perspective
Experience with different statistical models
Successful experience in matrix organization
Excellent listening and communication skills (fluent in English)
Strong IT skills (advanced MS Office, Excel, PPT, BW), command of Anaplan & Power Bi as an advantage (not required)
Strong Customer focus and ability to think globally
Reporting skills and experience with cross-functional team leadership
This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. Good facilitation skills are required.
Danfoss
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways – driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.
Following our founder’s mindset ‘action speaks louder than words’, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.
Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.
Job Description
There has never been a better time to join our global company. Danfoss was the first in the world to mass produce energy saving frequency converters and continue to offer a full range of solutions for energy efficiency and renewable energy. We are looking for the Global Demand Manager, who will play the lead role in ensuring that product demand forecasts are created, reviewed, published and refined. Interacts and communicates with Sales, Product Management, Finance, all Supply Chain functions and other departments as appropriate to obtain current, accurate and relevant information. You will play a key role in meeting our ambitious aspirations for the future.