Demand Planning Transformation Lead

Description

Coventry

Beyond Property, Purchasing, HR and IT, more than being part of our Finance or Marketing teams, beyond even Sales and Service, every role in every business area offers unique opportunities to make an impact on the future of mobility and the automotive industry.

The role will work in a team which is focused on transforming the demand forecasting and planning processes, tools and systems, across all time horizons. This role will be responsible for leading, from a commercial perspective, transformational products and projects which will be vital enablers to the transformational demand journey.

These products/projects will be created in conjunction with key stakeholders where this role will represent the voice of commercial/ the customer.

EXAMPLES OF THESE PRODUCTS/PROJECTS INCLUDE:

• Recommended order bank

• Support of go to market vehicle assignment and allocation.

• Accurate Customer Delivery Commitment

• Unconstrained demand forecasting and scenario planning

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Commercial product(s) owner for the transformation product(s)/project(s) related to Demand planning.

• Leading product(s) through all stages from problem framing, design, development and deployment

• Definition of key product(s) KPI’s and deliverables and measurement of performance against these

• Managing product(s) budget

• Leading cross functional discussions to ensure product(s) scope/purpose is aligned across the value chain

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

• Good understanding of automotive Sales Planning or Supply Chain Management including order to delivery process and sales forecasting

• Record of product/project management skills

• Strong business and commercial acumen

• Strong track record of successful Stakeholder Management, specifically the ability to confidently advise and influence senior stakeholders.