Demand Planner Africa

About Signify

Through bold discovery and cutting-edge innovation, we lead an industry that is vital for the future of our planet: lighting. Through our leadership in connected lighting and the Internet of Things, we're breaking new ground in data analytics, AI, and smart solutions for homes, offices, cities, and beyond.

At Signify, you can shape tomorrow by building on our incredible 125+ year legacy while working toward even bolder sustainability goals. Our culture of continuous learning, creativity, and commitment to diversity and inclusion empowers you to grow your skills and career.

Join us, and together, we’ll transform our industry, making a lasting difference for brighter lives and a better world. 

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Job Summary

Ensures demand forecast for projects (manufacturing and supply chain for archetype ATO/ETO) within a sub vertical. Manages forecasting processes to align with supply chain strategies and project requirements

Key Areas of Responsibility
• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts using historical data, market intelligence, statistical models, and business inputs.
• Lead the demand planning cycle and facilitate Weekly SIOE and Monthly SIOP meetings with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Responsible for aligning project forecast with Sales Leaders.
• Responsible for Bilateral meeting – project forecasting factory alignment.

• Analyze forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and other demand planning KPIs, and implement improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Finance to capture demand drivers, promotions, product launches, and market trends.

• Partner with Supply Planning, Procurement, and Manufacturing to balance demand and supply while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Monitor inventory health and takes corrective action plan for Obsolete and Slomoving stock generated for the region.
• Support best in class Customer Service through on time in product availability for ATO/ETO.
• Provide supply update for ATO/ETO portfolio towards sales stakeholders.
• Manages allocations within established allocation rules on the business side for ATO/ETO in cases of scarcity.
• Focus on business results, realizes revenue plans through proper ATO/ETO products forecasting & planning.
• Give input on (component) obsolescence through effectively assessing risk buys to allow for proper decision making within the commercial organization.
• Increases customer satisfaction and focus upon improved quality and delivery performance.
• Increase responsiveness of organization on customer requirements.
• Develops and implements strategies to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of forecasting activities with overall business goals.

Critical Experiences
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7 + years of experience in demand forecasting, supply chain planning, or project management within a manufacturing or professional business environment.

• Strong understanding of Demand Planning, S&OP Process, IBP Tool, Inventory Management, and Forecasting concepts. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel is essential.
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) or similar certification is an advantage

Everything we’ll do for you

You can grow a lasting career here. We’ll encourage you, support you, and challenge you. We’ll help you learn and progress in a way that’s right for you, with coaching and mentoring along the way. We’ll listen to you too, because we see and value every one of our 27,000+ people. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a full spectrum of bright ideas. With a global workforce present in 70+ countries, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and valued, helping us all achieve more together. 

Come join us, and together we can light up the future.