Global Demand PlannerAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.That's our story. Make it your story.
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Global Planning and Fulfillment Manager

Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will be responsible for creating an unconstrained demand plan in collaboration with relevant teams. Your tasks will include measuring, reporting, and improving demand planning accuracy, as well as assisting in demand review meetings. You will support the Sales team by providing insights on global demand for specific products and helping to consolidate the worldwide demand plan. Additionally, you will work with the Product Management team to coordinate new product launches, phase-outs, and platform changes, ensuring these are integrated into the demand plan. You will also undertake additional analysis projects as required.The work model for the role is: hybrid, #LIHybridThe role is contributing to the Motion Business Area / Large Motors and Generators division globally. Main stakeholders are sales and factories.You will be mainly accountable for:• Securing Sales' approval on the demand plan for inclusion in the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.• Collaborating with Sales, Projects, Finance, Product Management, and internal customers to develop best practices for an 18-24 month rolling forecast. This includes implementing appropriate forecasting techniques, identifying macro-economic factors, reviewing trends, monitoring product family mix shifts, and understanding changes in demand drivers to enhance forecast accuracy.• Reviewing and improving forecast accuracy at both the aggregate and individual product levels by identifying key root causes of forecast errors and implementing initiatives to enhance future forecast accuracy.• Training and coaching the Sales team to continuously improve the demand planning and forecasting process.• Creating detailed reports and dashboards to support business decisions through End to End data transparency.

Qualifications for the role

Previous experience in a similar role (Supply Chain Management / Demand Planning) is advantageous.Proficiency in analyzing and visualizing data, preferably using business intelligence tools like PowerBI.Ability to identify discrepancies and errors in data, and work with various levels of seniority within the organization.Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power BI, and data processing platforms such as Celonis, Snowflake, and Alteryx.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.Strong motivational, organizational, and planning skills; goal-oriented, able to work independently, and fluent in English.

More about us

We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStoryABB offers:• Responsible and interesting work in an international company• Opportunities for continuous self-improvement• Good work environment and working conditions• Excellent opportunity to belong to a team of professionals• Benefits provided to ABB employees incl. Health insuranceFor more information please get in touch with Talent partner Elena +372 5680 1416.We look forward to receiving your application (documents submitted in English are appreciated). If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.