Product Management & Demand Planning Manager
Posted on: 6 Jul 2021
Houston, TX
Job Description
Job Description:
Product Management & Demand Planning Manager
Huntsman’s Advanced Materials Division is now searching for a new Product Management & Demand Planning Manager who will strengthen our Supply Chain team by managing a team of Product Managers and Demand Managers for our Americas organization. This role is an active, full member of the Supply Chain leadership team, located at our Corporate Headquarters in The Woodlands, TX.
As the Product Management & Demand Planning Manager, you will:
Demand Planning:
Accountable for a regional forecast that drives service, manufacturing, and inventory results
Implement forecast accuracy KPI’s; lead process to implement measures
Lead monthly Demand review inside IBP process
Coordinate and integrate the demand reviews with the commercial leadership and the site production planning teams (IBP strategy & process)
Translate business opportunities to supply chain delivery and mitigation plans
Align business results across multiple stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, production, supply chain, and product management)
Integrate NPI plan, changing market trend, near-to-mid-term sales plans, statistical forecast correction for abnormal demand signals, business plan and pricing plans, so that they are properly captured and communicated through regular Demand reviews
Identifies, develops, and implements process improvement plans to optimize Demand
Product Management
Translate strategic business priorities into product specific priorities and principles for portfolio management
Coach and train the team to continuously improve the planning methodology across our product portfolio
Develop, implement, and document new planning strategies to support business growth in key markets
Respond to operational challenges daily to meet our customers’ demand according to our global service strategy
Skills and experiences required:
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain, or a related field
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production planning or supply planning related function with commercial exposure
APICS or SCOR knowledge is required
Excellent knowledge of planning concepts (S&OP, RCCP, MRP, MTO, MTS)
Strong understanding of commercial priorities
Process and detailed oriented with the capacity to see the big picture
Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment
Team player with good interpersonal and communication skills
Very good IT and MS office knowledge (SAP, Excel, Access, BI)
Effective oral and written English skills
Huntsman
The Woodlands, TX
About us
We serve a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets, including: transportation, home life, construction, energy and fuels, and clothing and footwear. We develop products that address customers’ needs and help provide solutions to some of the world’s greatest challenges. Through our four divisions, we operate in more than 30 countries around the world, employing approximately 10,000 associates.
We are dedicated to giving our customers the finest quality products and service available. Our customers are valued partners who permit us to remain in business and we are privileged to serve their needs.
OUR MISSION
We will operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
We will provide a work environment that fosters teamwork, innovation, accountability and open communication. We will place into society assistance for those who suffer, hope for those who may need inspiration and education for those who may feel the challenge but do not have the means.
We have an aggressive growth philosophy that reflects the spirit of free enterprise and maximization of long- term profits and the best motives for creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities in which we are located.
OUR VALUES
We believe that ethical and moral standards are the foundation of good business policies, and will operate with integrity. We strive for participative management and employee involvement at all levels because each employee is an associate in our business and a vital part of our family.
We recognize the basic contribution of each individual and will provide opportunities for personal growth and development. Benefits and compensation will reward performance both individually and collectively. We subscribe to these principles and strive every working day to improve their application.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees10,000
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Website
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