Manager, Demand Planning - EN/KR Bilingual

At LG, innovation is the foundation of everything we do. We make products and services that make lives better, easier, and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and vehicle components to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning and solar. 

The Manager, Demand Planning is responsible for planning the demand and supply for a/multiple product category within LG Electronics’ business units. Responsible for forecasting volumes, revenue, product movement and procuring supply. Lead a team of planners to align stakeholder inputs and facilitate a robust S&OP planning process.


Bilingual skills in English & Korean is required


PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demand Management: 

• Manage and own the rolling demand forecast for business units assigned
• Analyze sell-in and sell-out forecast and aligns future demand to meet dynamic market conditions
• Review and manage inventory to align with KPI’s (safety stock, days of inventory, turns)

 Supply Management:      

• Ensure products are procured to meet the market’s rolling demand forecast; tracking purchase orders issued to multiple factories across the globe
• Troubleshoot coverage plans and supply disruptions on an on-going basis and re-aligns volume forecasts to match inbound supply plans.

 Sales and Operations:     

• Review the forecasting, sales capability, Inventory KPI’s for alignment and meeting business requirements
• Prepare and analyze the sales and operational capabilities for each product group; highlights and presents the status of the business to stakeholders and senior leadership (weekly)

 Systems:               

• Interface with installed ERP tools to control and manage the business
• Set and manage system operating parameters to align system(s) with the required and anticipated planning requirements; Lead time, safety stock, EOL timing, NPI timing, etc.

 Team Management: 

• Lead and develop demand/supply planners within the division 
• Champion the S&OP process (lead, evolve, facilitate) 
• Continuous improvement (identify process gaps and improve where necessary) 
• Act as a liaison for cross functional collaboration with: Sales, Category (BM), CPFR, Finance, Logistics/distribution 
• Additional duties as assigned 

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Bilingual in Korean and English (required) 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Experience with leading, coaching and developing a team
• 4+ years of experience in demand and/or supply planning
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience working with ERP and forecasting systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills – ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders
• Prioritizing/Time Management Skills. Must be able to operate with a high degree of urgency
• ASCM/APICS certification would be considered an asset

 Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. 

The organization offers an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

 Conditions of Employment:

It is the candidate’s sole responsibility to obtain any work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required to legally work in Canada prior to commencing employment.
 

Equal Opportunity Employer:

LG Electronics Canada, Inc. is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. LG Electronics Canada, Inc., will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform LG’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes. 

LG Electronics Canada, Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.Job Details

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