Mission Duration : 12 months

TE Connectivity's Logistics Demand Management Teams develop, integrate and provide short-term accounts or brand specific forecasts for internal operations which include replenishment data, customer data, sales promotion information, marketing plans and new distribution/product deletions. They are responsible for facilitating, managing and executing strategic directions related to plant performance, customer demand agreements, supply chain improvements, revenue forecasting and overall improvement in delivery metrics globally. They assist in the improvement of demand system forecasting accuracy for customers. The Demand Management Teams maintain and manage product history, forecasts and promotional demand. They analyze internal demand stream information, and categorizes according to demand patterns. They also may input sales/marketing intelligence for use in forecast systems, working with sales organization(s), national sales accounts, marketing, and related forecasting and planning groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide feedback to appropriate departments on meeting customer requirements.
• Primary liaison between production and purchasing regarding material delays. Proactively works to resolve.
• Quote lead times to the Sales Coordinators for requested delivery times for materials not in stock.
• Lead sales and operations planning deployment and ensure tactical planning processes are achieving targets.
• Schedule production using a variety of inputs such as sales orders, historical data, sales forecasts, and inputs from product managers or executive management.
• Determine and control the entry, modification (if required) and release of all Work Orders to support the master schedule as well as any unplanned customer requirements.
• Adheres to quality and safety systems or maintenance of quality and safety standards.
• Maintain all supply chain related training documents and conduct training on new procedures\processes when necessary.
• Collaborate with multiple TE factories and suppliers to ensure proper inventory levels for finished goods and components.
• Effectively manage inventory levels to meet customer orders, including safety & distribution stock, utilizing Supply Chain systems / processes.
• Develop, improve, and monitor reporting processes & systems to control the supply chain functions, including but not limited to Advanced Material Planning solutions
• Collaborate with Materials Management team to optimize supply chain and logistics solutions in order to maximize On Time Delivery to Customer request and Laird promise, while minimizing inventory investment.
• Collaborate with Human Resources and Manufacturing Engineering regarding manpower, equipment, and tooling resource requirements to fulfill the MPS( Master Production Schedule)..
• Make recommendations to management regarding improvements in the supply chain processes to better enable the company to be efficient, cut costs, and improve delivery performance to customers.

What your background should look like:

• Previous experience in production/materials planning/MRP required.
• Previous scheduling/planning experience required.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong computer skills including Excel, and Microsoft Windows programs.
• Complete understanding and experience with integrated manufacturing software systems
• Ability to maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• SAP or similar ERP system experience essential

Competencies