Demand Planning Manager (Home Appliance - Home Depot)

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 life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco 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 through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. Summary Responsible managing CPFR (Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment) activities with key Home Depot account and maintaining forecast models incorporating business intelligence gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts and other sources. Responsibilities Elevate impact of operational targets (overall sales and profitability) or service standards through execution of strategic initiatives (system visibility/network strategy) and long-term based organization vision Gather and incorporate all source of market intelligence to produce the best possible operational forecast through internal CPFR tools and processes Participate in weekly conference calls with internal/external customers to review sales, forecast, and commitments Facilitate weekly meeting w/ sales teams & customers to generate consensus forecast (sell out/sell in) Report all the necessary information for action plan, contingency plan, and to align on decision making w/ BM, PM, and sales team Gather customer's needs and changes in demand as proactively as possible Develop YOY analysis tool to compare and validate current forecast (based on promo, run rate, market situations, etc.) Participate in meetings to help look for process improvement opportunities and ways to optimize network strategy with customers Share all insights related to demand shift/shaping such as market condition, account specific trends, internal promotion changes, etc. Use sales trend, business intelligence market data, machine learning suggestion, competition information shared by the customer Negotiate with BM/PM teams to acquire allocations under factory constraint situations Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or relevant field 7+ years demand planning or relevant experience APICS certification preferred Must understand collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) to effectively manage forecast Strong written, verbal, and in-person communication skills required as this position interfaces with customers directly Strong relationship builder Excellent data analysis skills Solid business acumen Recruiting Range: $90,000—$120,000 USD Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits. Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options. Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role). Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives. Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies. Privacy Notice to California Applicants: Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries. At LG, we aspire to empower people and celebrate differences because we believe diversity will create the unexpected. We provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Consistent with our commitment to providing equal opportunity and embracing diversity, LG has implemented affirmative action to ensure applicants are employed and employees are treated without regard to these characteristics. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied. #J-18808-Ljbffr LG Electronics North America