Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced client driven Sr Mgr. Demand Management to
strengthen our Channel Business Unit (CBU) Demand Management and Supply
Chain Team strategy and execution methodologies.

The ideal candidate would possess the sought after attributes below:

1. Ability to revamp and level up Demand Management / Supply Chain teams
and has significant transformational experience.
2. Global S&OP leadership experience.
3. Demonstrated ability to scale organizations.
4. Extensive Supply Chain experience (e.g., Free Trade Zones and Order to
Cash) preferred.
5. Electronic component and/or channel distribution understanding.
6. Working knowledge of data modeling, ‘smart analytics‘ dashboard (e.g., Power
BI, Tableau, Python, etc.) and Demand Planning engine design.

The Sr Mgr. Demand Management position is responsible for global coordination of
the CBU forecast demand activities associated with customers and products. This
position will define and implement the strategic direction of the CBU forecast
processes, provide day-to-day direction of demand managers, and ensure the proper
skill sets and tools are available to meet those objectives. The Sr Mgr. Demand
Management will collaborate with the strategic decision makers from our BU and
distributor stakeholders to promote and improve the demand forecasting process.

Moreover, this position is the primary global focal point for CBU leadership and is
responsibility to ensure sales and operations planning (S&OP) requirements (related
to demand forecasting) are met. As an integral member of CBU management, you
will be responsible for developing and executing demand planning strategies to
optimize Supply Chain operations and ensure alignment with business objectives.
This role involves forecasting demand, managing inventory, and collaborating with

various teams to achieve efficient Supply Chain execution. The Sr Mgr Demand
Management at TE Connectivity plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and
effective flow of products from suppliers to customers.

Key Tasks:

Demand Forecasting + Inventory Management + S&OP:

• Develop and implement global demand forecasting models, processes, and
  procedures to accurately predict future product demand.
  

• Develop an optimal consensus forecast process with Finance and Sales to better
  align the CBU forecast and facilitate the monthly consensus review with the
  appropriate BUs to better support of our distributor partners and improve
  STR/STS performance.
  

• Moderate and lead the S&OP process, providing supply status, reviewing demand
  outlook, and contributing to the development of supply plans.
  

• Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing holding
  costs and obsolescence.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, customer care, and other teams
  to ensure alignment of demand forecasts and supply plans.
  

• Key CBU representative in monthly forecast demand pre-consensus meetings
  and supply review meetings with BU operational teams that align regional
  processes and ensure global best practice approach to demand forecasting.

What your background should look like

• Develop a communication method to update distributors on CBU demand
  forecasting activities that promote awareness and encourage their involvement in
  improvement activities.
  

• Establish and update demand manager work calendar that coordinates CBU and
  BU activities to meet S&OP operation requirements.
  

• Establish and communicate monthly forecast accuracy reports to CBU, BU and
  distribution partners.

Process Improvement + Performance Monitoring:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance demand management
  and backlog management capabilities.
  

• Manage and outline continuous improvement activities that directly support
  increased forecast accuracy at the GPL and part number level.
  

• Work with appropriate functional support departments to continually update
  forecasting software and promote innovation through technology enhancements
  that drive improvement accuracy performance. Oversee software system use,
  training, and enhancements for CBU.
  

• Lead a minimum of two large projects per year that drive significant OPEX/CTS
  reduction, increased POS/Revenue growth, and/or Inventory Health
  improvements.
  

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning, inventory,
  backlog management, and supply chain efficiency.

Key Performance Measurements:

• Responsible for global forecast accuracy results and continuous improvement
  action plans where results fall below established guidelines.
  

• Improve relationships amongst sales, marketing, supply chain, customer care,
  operational demand management, and other stakeholders that continuously improve
  and align the demand and financial forecast.
  

• Effectively communicate with key distributor/BU leaders on forecast performance
  and develop improvement activities that better anticipate customer needs and
  improve forecast accuracy.

Job Requirements

• 10-15 years of demand management experience in a large manufacturing or
  distribution environment with a minimum of 5-7 years in a management
  position.
  

• Broad manufacturing, distribution, business process, and planning operations
  knowledge (e.g., POS vs POP bookings and billings, demand and backlog
  management, inventory health, SKU expansion, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Management, Supply
  Chain or Finance - MBA preferred.
  

• Clear communicator with strong written and documentation skills. The role
  best suits a highly organized, articulate, and direct candidate who is
  comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization, managing conflict,
  influencing resources outside your own reporting structure, removing
  obstacles, driving progress, and maintaining accountability.
  

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to use data and
  metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions. Ability
  to challenge certain feature sets or ideas in a positive and collaborative
  manner.
  

• Extensive career experience working independently through challenging
  initiatives with multiple dependencies and complexities. Able to thrive in a
  matrix environment where success depends on a high degree of cross-
  functional collaboration in multiple geographies. Demonstrated ability to
  collaborate with remote teams, with flexibility to adapt to diverse cultures, work
  styles, and time zones.
  

• Ability to develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a
  high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.
  

• Accountable for results, which may impact the entire function. Focuses on
  providing thought leadership and works on broader organization programs,
  which requires understanding of wider business.

Competencies/Skills/Values:

• Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation
  

• Displays strong leadership and business acumen skills
  

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills to effectively
  interact with all business functions supporting the forecast process
  

• Strong drive for results, action oriented and highly client driven
  

• Excellent motivational and team building skills
  

• Possess strong time management and project management skills; flexibility to
  support global collaboration outside normal work hours
  

• Easily adapts to change

• Working knowledge with IBP forecast software + MRP systems
  

• Advanced user of Microsoft office, specifically Excel
  

• Functional knowledge of report generation in TED 1.0 / 2.0 / Edge / etc.
  

• Experience with SAP and APICS certification preferred

We would love to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about becoming a Sr Mgr.
Demand Management and shaping our Demand Management and Supply Chain
solutions!

Join our team and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the way TE’s customers
engage with our products through innovative and best-in-class strategies, toolsets,
and execution methodologies!

#TANAJC

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