Senior Demand Planner (Home Appliance - Home Depot)

Lgelectronics; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No-cost premiums for medical, dental,

401(k) match with company contribution

Generous paid time off

Short-Term Incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics is seeking a CPFR-focused Demand Planning Manager to lead collaborative forecasting and replenishment with the Home Depot account. You will align sales, marketing, and finance inputs to refine forecasts and optimize the network strategy.

The role requires 5+ years in demand planning, CPFR expertise, and strong analytical and communication skills. This on-site position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or relevant field.
• 5+ years demand planning or relevant experience.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Must understand collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) to effectively manage forecast.
• Strong written, verbal, and in-person communication skills required as this position interfaces with customers directly.
• Strong relationship builder.
• Excellent data analysis skills. Solid business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Elevate impact of operational targets (overall sales and profitability) or service standards through execution of strategic initiatives (system visibility/network strategy) and long-term based organization vision.
• Gather and incorporate all source of market intelligence to produce the best possible operational forecast through internal CPFR tools and processes.
• Participate in weekly conference calls with internal/external customers to review sales, forecast, and commitments.
• Facilitate weekly meeting w/ sales teams & customers to generate consensus forecast (sell out/sell in).
• Report all the necessary information for action plan, contingency plan, and to align on decision making w/ BM, PM, and sales team.
• Gather customer’s needs and changes in demand as proactively as possible.
• Develop YOY analysis tool to compare and validate current forecast (based on promo, run rate, market situations, etc.).
• Participate in meetings to help look for process improvement opportunities and ways to optimize network strategy with customers.
• Share all insights related to demand shift/shaping such as market condition, account specific trends, internal promotion changes, etc.
• Use sales trend, business intelligence market data, machine learning suggestion, competition information shared by the customer.
• Negotiate with BM/PM teams to acquire allocations under factory constraint situations.

Skills

Demand planning

CPFR

Communication

Data analysis

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or relevant field

APICS certification

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Summary

Responsible managing CPFR (Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment) activities with key Home Depot account and maintaining forecast models incorporating business intelligence gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts and other sources.

Responsibilities

• Elevate impact of operational targets (overall sales and profitability) or service standards through execution of strategic initiatives (system visibility/network strategy) and long-term based organization vision
• Gather and incorporate all source of market intelligence to produce the best possible operational forecast through internal CPFR tools and processes
• Participate in weekly conference calls with internal/external customers to review sales, forecast, and commitments
• Facilitate weekly meeting w/ sales teams & customers to generate consensus forecast (sell out/sell in)
• Report all the necessary information for action plan, contingency plan, and to align on decision making w/ BM, PM, and sales team
• Gather customer's needs and changes in demand as proactively as possible
• Develop YOY analysis tool to compare and validate current forecast (based on promo, run rate, market situations, etc.)
• Participate in meetings to help look for process improvement opportunities and ways to optimize network strategy with customers
• Share all insights related to demand shift/shaping such as market condition, account specific trends, internal promotion changes, etc.
• Use sales trend, business intelligence market data, machine learning suggestion, competition information shared by the customer
• Negotiate with BM/PM teams to acquire allocations under factory constraint situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or relevant field
• 5+ years demand planning or relevant experience
• APICS certification preferred
• Must understand collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) to effectively manage forecast
• Strong written, verbal, and in-person communication skills required as this position interfaces with customers directly
• Strong relationship builder
• Excellent data analysis skillsSolid business acumen

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Recruiting Range

$90,000 — $110,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investmentoptions.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

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