Supply & Demand Planning Senior Lead

A leading company in the tires industry is seeking a dynamic Supply & Demand Planning Senior Lead to join their team and play a pivotal role in our supply chain strategy. This position demands a strategic thinker who can effectively analyze data, forecast demands, and develop planning processes that align with our business goals. As a Senior Lead, you will oversee a team of planners and collaborate with various departments to enhance service levels while optimizing inventory levels and costs.

• Develop and Execute Integrated Supply & Demand Plans: Create and implement comprehensive, integrated supply and demand plans aligned with business objectives, financial capabilities, and market trends. This includes developing advanced forecasting models, analyzing historical data, and considering external factors (seasonality, economic conditions, regional variations). A key deliverable is translating demand forecasts into specific procurement requirements.
• Advanced Forecasting Techniques: Utilize advanced statistical modeling and forecasting techniques to generate highly accurate demand predictions, adapting models to account for cultural and regional differences.
• Inventory Optimization: Develop and manage inventory strategies to ensure optimal stock levels, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory. Implement and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to inventory management, adapting strategies for various regions.
• Supply Chain Orchestration: Work closely with Procurement, Purchasing Operations, Finance, and Sales teams to integrate demand forecasts into procurement planning. Proactively identify and resolve potential supply chain bottlenecks. Lead communication and collaboration to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and procurement actions.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau, Power BI) to extract actionable insights from large datasets. Develop reports to track performance against targets and identify areas for improvement.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek ways to improve demand planning processes and methodologies, incorporating new technologies and best practices.
• Orchestrating Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Purchasing Operations, Finance, and Sales, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and procurement actions. Effectively communicate insights to key stakeholders, influencing decision-making across the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential supply chain risks (demand variability, supplier disruptions, geopolitical events). Develop contingency plans considering regional political and economic factors.
• International Travel & Collaboration: This role requires domestic and international travel to collaborate with international teams.