Global Demand Planner Manager

IMPORTANT:  This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders.  Other applicants need not apply.

 

SunEdison is a leading solar energy services provider, with a significant presence in global energy markets, such as, U.S., Canada, Italy, Spain, India, Thailand, Korea, and China among others.  SunEdison has over 250 MW of solar PV generation capacity under management worldwide, consisting of over 400 solar power plants. The company develops finances and operates distributed generation solar power plants using proven photovoltaic technologies, delivering fully managed, predictably priced solar energy services for its commercial, government and utility customers. 

SunEdison is a wholly owned subsidiary of MEMC, an S&P 500 corporation and a premier manufacturer of silicon wafers for the solar and high technology industries.  

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS                  

The individual will coordinate aggregation of individual demand inputs into a consensus demand plan and facilitate the monthly Consensus Demand Plan approval meeting.  This person will represent demand planning in all supply-demand balancing processes and operations; including developing and executing the S&OP plan.  He or she will also be responsible for creation of the consolidated demand plan and direct continuous improvement initiatives focused on streamlining planning processes and reducing non-value-add activities.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

• Lead a team of global demand planners (once hired) to manage the global demand plan and associated processes 
• Create a single voice for demand management that represents Supply Chain & Logistics and drives true collaboration with business units, projects, finance and other functions; Maintain and enhance internal and external relationships
• Drive demand planning improvement initiatives to fruition and results; champion change and continuous process improvement
• Drive the aggregation of multiple sources of demand data to develop an unconstrained demand plan; Ensure accurate translation of individual demand signals into global demand plans
• Represent Supply Chain in key customer collaborative planning activities and strive to improve demand quality through this process
• Define and develop mechanisms to collect and manage demand planning metrics
• Manage development of new processes and capabilities in the areas of demand planning and forecasting

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Superb facilitation and people skills; proven ability to lead executive-level individuals through decision-making processes
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to gather data and use statistics for analysis
• Proven record of successfully driving organizational change
• Workshop and meeting facilitation of large groups
• Experience in participating in or conducting demand planning meetings
• Self-starter with excellent organization skills
• Experience with demand planning/forecasting applications – SAP APO, Oracle Demantra etc. preferably as a user
• Expert in the use of Excel and Access
• Aptitude to define operational requirements and implement processes and systems to support those requirements
• 8 – 12 years experience in Operations, Sales, Sales Operations, Finance or Supply Chain Planning; minimum 5 years experience in a management role
• BA or BS degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Finance, or Operations; MBA preferred
• APICS certification preferred

REMUNERATION 

SunEdison  offers  a  competitive  base  salary  +  performance  based  bonus  program  with  a  leading,  high  growth  entrepreneurial  company.  Additionally,  we  offer  a  comprehensive  benefits  package  including  health,  vision,  and  dental  coverage;  life  insurance;  hybrid  vehicle  assistance;  public  transportation  assistance;  generous  paid  time  off  and  a  matching  401(k)  program.   

 

SunEdison  is  an  equal  employment/affirmative  action  employer.  If  you  need  accommodation  for  any  part  of  the  employment  process  because  of  a  medical  condition  or  disability,  please  send  an  e-mail  to  recruiting@sunedison.com  or  call  443-909-7200  to  let  us  know  the  nature  of  your  request.