Head of Demand Planning, Greater China at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Tire Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Commercial BusinessIndustries

Requirements

Minimum 10-15 years combined experience in Supply Chain (Demand Planning function), Sales or Marketing, inclusive of 3-5 years solid experience leading the demand planning function in mid- to large-scale organizations of repute
Major experience in forecasting, planning and leadership in a large organization
Experience working in a matrix organization of business units and business functions
Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Sales & Marketing
Strong project management, communication and integrative skills
Ability to interface with all levels across the company
Business acumen relating to vision and purpose, strategic thinking and problem solving, and creative/innovative mindset
Customer- and market-driven
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and demand planning modules of integrated planning systems (o9, Kinaxis, E2Open, IBP)
Experienced to advanced in analytics in forecasting, ML-based forecasting approach

Responsibilities

Facilitate the consensus plan and manage, chair, and coordinate regional demand planning activities for Consumer and Commercial business
Facilitate a "single set of forecast" and communicate consensus plans and assumptions throughout the supply chain, driving alignment across business functions at country, cluster, and regional levels
Maintain demand planning process quality, employing demand analytics at all significant levels (product line, rim size, target market segment) to drive meaningful discussions and aid decision-making
Track Forecast Value Add
Align assumptions by working with cross-functional teams to articulate and quantify assumptions for Price, Place, Promotion, Product, and External factors
Manage analytics and life cycle of existing and new products, consistent with the business product roadmap
Manage the strategic and tactical implementation of "new products" through the S&OP and RvsCC business processes
Maintain forecast system data integrity and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure proper data maintenance
Track performance of assumptions
Collaborate with business stakeholders (Business Analyst, Marketing, Cluster Supply Planning) to facilitate preparation of country MOR & S&OP decks and lead demand planning process for the PBU
Work with broader SC team to improve safety stock settings based on demand variability and reduce T&W cost impact due to forecast bias

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Demand PlanningForecastingS&OPDemand AnalyticsSupply ChainConsensus PlanningForecast Value AddProduct Lifecycle ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for the Head of Demand Planning role?

Candidates need 10-15 years combined experience in Supply Chain (Demand Planning), Sales or Marketing, including 3-5 years leading demand planning in mid- to large-scale organizations, plus experience in forecasting, planning, and leadership in a large matrix organization.

What technical skills are essential for this position?

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and demand planning modules of systems like o9, Kinaxis, E2Open, IBP is required, along with experience in advanced analytics and ML-based forecasting.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this position remote or does it require office presence?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Head of Demand Planning position?

A strong candidate has strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Sales & Marketing, plus project management, communication, integrative skills, business acumen, strategic thinking, and the ability to interface with all levels while being customer- and market-driven.