Demand Analyst

• Facilitate the global Sales and Operating Planning (S&OP) process by conducting a reliable and efficient monthly demand review for the designated territory and product lines.
• Collaborate with the sales team and product management to create an accurate and comprehensive consensus forecast, which includes organizing formal monthly demand review meetings.
• Partner with the sales organization, global product management team, and Finance team in the quarterly commit sales forecasting process and annual sales budgeting process.
• Deliver monthly product mix forecasts to the operations and supply chain teams, highlighting potential opportunities for growth as well as any associated risks
• Track the demand plan against actual results on a monthly basis, assessing forecast accuracy and providing detailed insights to operations. Hold key contributors - such as product management, sales, and operations - accountable for their performance.
• Drive continuous improvement on processes and methodologies for collecting information and predicting demand.
• Consistent attendance, understanding of, and compliance with company policies, rules, and regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, in a related field, such as finance, marketing, business administration, supply chain, operations management, or industrial engineering required. APICS or other certification is preferred.
• Excellent analytical and advanced computer skills (such as Excel), with the ability to mine data and derive critical and salient information from diverse inputs.
• Experience with analytical systems and tools (IBP/SAP/Data Warehouse, etc.) preferred.
• Quick learner, capable of adapting to new systems and developing and continuously improving processes.
• Excellent communication skills (clear, concise oral and written presentations), interpersonal skills, effective negotiation and influencing skills, capable of being unbiased and fair in achieving compromise solutions and consensus positions.
• 3-5 years experience in S&OP, demand planning, supply chain, material planning, or capacity planning.
• Fluent in Putonghua and English.
• Project management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in an international environment and willing to travel periodically (short periods) including abroad if needed.

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