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Sr Manager Demand Management (Remote)

At TE, you will unleash your potential working with people from diverse backgrounds and industries to create a safer, sustainable and more connected world.

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Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced client driven Sr Mgr. Demand Management to

strengthen our Channel Business Unit (CBU) Demand Management and Supply

Chain Team strategy and execution methodologies.

_The ideal candidate would possess the sought after attributes below:_

1. Ability to revamp and level up Demand Management / Supply Chain teams

and has significant transformational experience.

2. Global S&OP leadership experience.

3. Demonstrated ability to scale organizations.

4. Extensive Supply Chain experience (e.g., Free Trade Zones and Order to

Cash) preferred.

5. Electronic component and/or channel distribution understanding.

6. Working knowledge of data modeling, ‘smart analytics‘ dashboard (e.g., Power

BI, Tableau, Python, etc.) and Demand Planning engine design.

The Sr Mgr. Demand Management position is responsible for global coordination of

the CBU forecast demand activities associated with customers and products. This

position will define and implement the strategic direction of the CBU forecast

processes, provide day-to-day direction of demand managers, and ensure the proper

skill sets and tools are available to meet those objectives. The Sr Mgr. Demand

Management will collaborate with the strategic decision makers from our BU and

distributor stakeholders to promote and improve the demand forecasting process.

Moreover, this position is the primary global focal point for CBU leadership and is

responsibility to ensure sales and operations planning (S&OP) requirements (related

to demand forecasting) are met. As an integral member of CBU management, you

will be responsible for developing and executing demand planning strategies to

optimize Supply Chain operations and ensure alignment with business objectives.

This role involves forecasting demand, managing inventory, and collaborating with

various teams to achieve efficient Supply Chain execution. The Sr Mgr Demand

Management at TE Connectivity plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient and

effective flow of products from suppliers to customers.

Key Tasks:

_Demand Forecasting + Inventory Management + S&OP:_

• Develop and implement global demand forecasting models, processes, and

procedures to accurately predict future product demand.

• Develop an optimal consensus forecast process with Finance and Sales to better

align the CBU forecast and facilitate the monthly consensus review with the

appropriate BUs to better support of our distributor partners and improve

STR/STS performance.

• Moderate and lead the S&OP process, providing supply status, reviewing demand

outlook, and contributing to the development of supply plans.

• Optimize inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing holding

costs and obsolescence.

_Cross-Functional Collaboration:_

• Work closely with sales, marketing, supply chain, customer care, and other teams

to ensure alignment of demand forecasts and supply plans.

• Key CBU representative in monthly forecast demand pre-consensus meetings

and supply review meetings with BU operational teams that align regional

processes and ensure global best practice approach to demand forecasting.

What your background should look like

• Develop a communication method to update distributors on CBU demand

forecasting activities that promote awareness and encourage their involvement in

improvement activities.

• Establish and update demand manager work calendar that coordinates CBU and

BU activities to meet S&OP operation requirements.

• Establish and communicate monthly forecast accuracy reports to CBU, BU and

distribution partners.

_Process Improvement + Performance Monitoring:_

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance demand management

and backlog management capabilities.

• Manage and outline continuous improvement activities that directly support

increased forecast accuracy at the GPL and part number level.

• Work with appropriate functional support departments to continually update

forecasting software and promote innovation through technology enhancements

that drive improvement accuracy performance. Oversee software system use,

training, and enhancements for CBU.

• Lead a minimum of two large projects per year that drive significant OPEX/CTS

reduction, increased POS/Revenue growth, and/or Inventory Health

improvements.

• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to demand planning, inventory,

backlog management, and supply chain efficiency.

_Key Performance Measurements:_

• Responsible for global forecast accuracy results and continuous improvement

action plans where results fall below established guidelines.

• Improve relationships amongst sales, marketing, supply chain, customer care,

operational demand management, and other stakeholders that continuously improve

and align the demand and financial forecast.

• Effectively communicate with key distributor/BU leaders on forecast performance

and develop improvement activities that better anticipate customer needs and

improve forecast accuracy.

Job Requirements

• 10-15 years of demand management experience in a large manufacturing or

distribution environment with a minimum of 5-7 years in a management

position.

• Broad manufacturing, distribution, business process, and planning operations

knowledge (e.g., POS vs POP bookings and billings, demand and backlog

management, inventory health, SKU expansion, etc.).

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Management, Supply

Chain or Finance - MBA preferred.

• Clear communicator with strong written and documentation skills. The role

best suits a highly organized, articulate, and direct candidate who is

comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization, managing conflict,

influencing resources outside your own reporting structure, removing

obstacles, driving progress, and maintaining accountability.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to use data and

metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions. Ability

to challenge certain feature sets or ideas in a positive and collaborative

manner.

• Extensive career experience working independently through challenging

initiatives with multiple dependencies and complexities. Able to thrive in a

matrix environment where success depends on a high degree of cross-

functional collaboration in multiple geographies. Demonstrated ability to

collaborate with remote teams, with flexibility to adapt to diverse cultures, work

styles, and time zones.

• Ability to develop solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a

high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovation.

• Accountable for results, which may impact the entire function. Focuses on

providing thought leadership and works on broader organization programs,

which requires understanding of wider business.

Competencies/Skills/Values:

• Integrity, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation

• Displays strong leadership and business acumen skills

• Excellent communication (written and oral) and people skills to effectively

interact with all business functions supporting the forecast process

• Strong drive for results, action oriented and highly client driven

• Excellent motivational and team building skills

• Possess strong time management and project management skills; flexibility to

support global collaboration outside normal work hours

• Easily adapts to change

• Working knowledge with IBP forecast software + MRP systems

• Advanced user of Microsoft office, specifically Excel

• Functional knowledge of report generation in TED 1.0 / 2.0 / Edge / etc.

• Experience with SAP and APICS certification preferred

We would love to hear from you if you are enthusiastic about becoming a Sr Mgr.

Demand Management and shaping our Demand Management and Supply Chain

solutions!

Join our team and play a pivotal role in revolutionizing the way TE’s customers

engage with our products through innovative and best-in-class strategies, toolsets,

and execution methodologies!

\#TANAJC

Competencies

SET : Strategy, Execution, Talent (for managers)

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY

TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/te-connectivity/) ,Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/teconnectivity/) ,WeChat, (http://www.te.com.cn/chn-zh/policies-agreements/wechat.html) Instagram andX (formerly Twitter). (https://twitter.com/TEConnectivity)

COMPENSATION

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $140,900 – 200,000 (subject to change dependent on physical location)

• Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.

• Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS

• A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING RECRUITMENT FRAUD

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Location:

Remote, PA, US, 19312

City: Remote

State: PA

Country/Region: US

Travel: 10% to 25%

Requisition ID: 140004

Alternative Locations:

Function: Logistics

TE Connectivity and its subsidiaries, affiliates, and operating units (collectively, the "Company") is committed to providing a work environment that prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other characteristics protected by applicable law or regulation.