Demand Planner At 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. Write the next chapter of your ABB story. This is a position with grade 14 This position reports to Operations Manager Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to generate demand plan and finished goods rationalization in close coordination with relevant functions. The candidate will measure, report and drive improvement of demand planning and forecasting accuracy. The work model for the role is: LI-Hybrid You will be mainly accountable for: Demand Planning: Collects and maintains rolling 18-24 months demand forecasts for selected products; a key input into the S&OP process. Assembles and analyses all data pertinent to creating a demand plan. Facilitates running the demand review meetings. Works with key stakeholders to determine monthly forecast and develop consumption models to improve accuracy. Reviews and improves forecast accuracy both at the aggregate and the individual product level by identifying key root causes for forecast errors and implements initiatives to improve future forecast accuracy. Product Lifecycle Management: Works with NPI Inventory Manager team to coordinate new product launches, phase outs and platform changes and incorporate them into the demand plan. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with Process Automation Divisions, Hubs and local sales teams to define and implement effective forecasting methodologies. Understand market trends and anticipated demand across product lines and P&F Center locations. Facilitate and support forecasting meetings with sales, product management, and other relevant stakeholders. Analysis and Reporting: Compiles and sends weekly/monthly reports to business leaders on demand planning. Prepares demand scenarios, analyses the risks associated, and propose mitigation plans. In systems business analysis of resource requirements to support different scenarios. Explain the interdependencies among the metrics of the S&OP process. Leadership and Development: Motivates, organizes and encourages teamwork within the workforce to ensure productivity and Key Performance Indication (KPI) targets are met. Continuous Improvement: Leads/contributes to cross-functional initiatives for optimizing customer on-time delivery, lead-time, inventory, resource utilization, and forecast accuracy. Uses lean 6 sigma tools whenever applicable. Qualifications for the role You are highly skilled in supply chain and have experience in SFDC, Power BI, ERP (SAP) in general, and specifically in MRP. You have 3 years of experience. You are passionate about collaboration, problem solving and data analysis. Degree in business or related field. You are at ease communicating in English. What's in it for you? Benefit from an open and solution-oriented work culture. Get exposed to cutting-edge technology in Process Automation and have a visible impact on the future. Bring your knowledge and expertise, make the difference in technology. More about us ABB provides a comprehensive range of integrated automation, electrical and digital systems and services for customers in the process, hybrid and maritime industries. These offerings, coupled with deep domain knowledge in each end market, help to optimize productivity, energy efficiency, sustainability and safety of industrial processes and operations. 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. MyABBStory For further info: Gaia Pinto, Talent Partner J-18808-Ljbffr