Manager, Demand Planning, SIOP
Carrier Global · Santa Catarina
About Carrier
Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure the safe transport of food, life-saving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.
About the role
This position is for an experienced professional with deep knowledge and highly developed technical expertise who leads in the supply and demand planning process, and is responsible for making significant improvements of processes, systems, and products to enhance performance of work area and team. Works with internal and external team leaders to develop financial forecasts.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Business Leaders to develop an 18-month consensus demand plan for assigned Business Unit through the monthly SIOP cycle.
- Spearheads the development of standardized processes within materials planning and SIOP in order to optimize the utilization of business resources and meet customer expectations for delivery.
- Partner with stakeholders across teams to capture all inputs to the demand plan and to ensure adjustments and improvements to forecasting models and methodologies are implemented.
- Integrate firm backlog, order pipeline, bookings forecast, statistical forecasting, portfolio management, NPI, market intelligence and other product demand signals to create a consensus demand forecast.
- Coordinates cross-functional discussions to document and challenge Demand Plan assumptions and refine the forecast.
- Analyze performance and metrics to identify causes of forecast error and bias and develop and implement plans to correct errors.
- Stay updated on market trends, industry dynamics, and customer behavior
- Develop plan to capture opportunities and identify demand changes
- Collaborate with senior management to align demand planning initiatives with overall business strategies and goals. Ensure alignment between revenue and demand plans.
- Understand the drivers of demand changes, customers, and revenue impacts and potential effects on the downstream processes.
- Lead the SIOP Demand Reviews, prepare all data and metrics for review, identify gaps and scenarios that must be presented, guide final decision making on open items and trade-offs, and prepare escalations for executive review where appropriate.
- Create the SIOP Demand Review minutes, communicate key conclusions to stakeholders and perform follow up of the actions.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts to advance the demand planning and forecasting process capabilities.
As a minimum you must have:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain (S&OP, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Materials Management, Master Planning, Scheduling)
- Strong Working knowledge of S&OE, IBP and S&OP with implementation experience
- MBA or master's degree in business or equivalent
- Ability to build cross-functional relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with demand planning tools
- Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel, SAP, Kinaxis and PowerPoint
Benefits
We offer a competitive total rewards package that may include other benefits and well‑being programs. Offerings vary by role and location and are designed to support employees’ health, security, and success.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at Carrier.Recruiting@carrier.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.
Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.