Demand Planner STP 1

Mission: Demand Planner for STP products is a key role in VSC Sales Development department who works closely with Sales and Operations functions to ensure factory readiness in fulfilling the customer orders in the fast-changing semiconductor industry. Successful demand planning helps to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction level while minimizing the inventory level.

Main responsibilities

• Responsible for delivering the demand forecast for rolling 12 months in the monthly forecasting cycles across STP product lines.
• Orchestrate the demand forecast process in CRM system, working with the global Account Teams and Product Management to deliver a consolidated and high-quality demand forecast to the Product Company and the S&OP executive forum.
• Review the forecast in CRM and highlight the trends, significant changes, risk and uncertainty.
• Challenge the forecast from Key Account Managers by relevant data analysis.
• Maintain constant relationship with Supply Planning team in the Product Company to achieve high OTD and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct monthly S&OP meeting with Key Account Team to improve forecast accuracy and CSL.
• Monitor the order fill rates and alert on the risks in the forecast realization.
• Develop statistical forecast model for accessories forecasting.
• Work with Product Management on the demand forecast for NPI.
• Support longer term demand forecast for strategic material and capacity planning.
• Bachelors or advanced degree with minimum 5 years experience in planning or forecasting related role.
• Knowledge of Advanced Planning systems and reporting – SAP APO, Kinaxis or other ERP system Ability in statistical forecasting process and interfaces with other systems and data sources.
• Strong data analytical capabilities, to enable trend analysis, root cause investigation and corrective action formulation, supported by continuous improvement techniques.
• Advanced proficiency with data analysis using Microsoft Excel Experience in the semiconductor industry (beneficial but not required) Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
• Ability to multitask & work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Responsive to deadlines.
• Flexibility to accommodate multiple time zone working Strong interpersonal skill able to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.
• Drive for continuous improvement and willingness to engage in process and systems development and change.
• Qualification in APICS, CPF preferred but not a must.
• Oral and written English communication proficiency.
• Japanese (preferred but not a must) About Edwards Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services.
• Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells.
• They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
• Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment.
• Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.