Program Manager, Regional Demand Planning, Devices and Services

Google; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Program Manager to oversee complex, multi-disciplinary projects in supply chain operations. With a focus on demand and fulfillment planning, you will lead initiatives to improve processes and systems. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in project management, capable of driving successful outcomes across various product categories.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience in demand planning and supply chain.
• Experience with Collaborative Planning and Forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly cross-functional Sales and Operations planning cycle.
• Facilitate collaborative discussions with third-party partners.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across channels.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Critical Thinking

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

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Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 years of experience in program or project management.
• 5 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, and execution.
• Experience in running Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment (CPFR) processes with retail partners.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to plan and manage at both the strategic and operational level and to launch new products or programs successfully in the marketplace.
• Ability to grow in ambiguity and navigate complexity to develop solutions.
• Ability to work with data sources to derive key insights.
• Excellent critical thinking, presentation, decision making, communication, and problem-solving skills.

About the job

At Google, we build products that create opportunities for everyone. As a Program Manager, you'll lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish, working with stakeholders to plan requirements, manage schedules, identify risks, and communicate effectively across teams. Your projects may span multiple offices and time zones. You will coordinate teams and keep them updated on progress and deadlines.

The Hardware Supply Chain Planning team aims to expand Regional Demand Planning operations. You will be responsible for demand and fulfillment planning activities across multiple product categories, managing key stakeholders and representing end-to-end supply chain operations for Google's Devices and Services. Strong leadership, influence, project management, and problem-solving skills are essential for this high-visibility role, critical to the company's growth.

The team focuses on the entire consumer experience, including purchasing, hardware, software, design, supply chain, and Go-to-Market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly cross-functional Sales and Operations planning cycle, driving decisions to mitigate risks and meet business goals.
• Lead global and regional projects to improve planning systems, processes, data, and team capabilities for scalability and reliability.
• Facilitate collaborative planning, forecasting, and replenishment discussions with third-party partners to improve forecast accuracy. Act as the main contact for supply chain operations and chair joint performance reviews.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels across channels, balancing product availability and lead supply allocation exercises.
• Support the development and implementation of new planning systems and processes, and drive continuous improvement in regional supply chain operations.