Demand Planning (Assistant) Manager at Abbott · Taipei

Demand Planning (Assistant) Manager Location: Taiwan > Taipei : Mingsheng Commercial Building JOB DESCRIPTION: Main Responsibilities: Responsible for strategic demand planning to maximize inventory turns, reduce returns and bad goods and to ensure a high quality forecast within ANI Taiwan, for To-Market Sales (TMS), In-Market-Sales (IMS) and consumer offtake Work closely with sales and marketing teams, marketing Insights, regulatory, Area planners, and local supply chain teams striving to provide and accurate demand signal Lead consolidated demand review meeting and challenge the assumptions and numbers provided by an analysis in order to improve forecast accuracy Co-ordinate product channel/customer allocation process when under supply constrain environment Co-ordinate NPI phase-in/out plans according to business plan to maximize product availability launch success and minimize return and bad goods Establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to demand planning processes/operations, measure actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management Co-ordinate S&OP process and maintain high level process standard Skills & Experience Required: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, a related field, or equivalent preferred An advanced credential, such as an MBA, MA, or MS in a relevant discipline preferred Minimum 5 years of experience working in demand planning including recent experience with >USD 100MM fast moving physical goods with complex/large scale portfolio ERP usage experience / ERP-WMS interfacing experience Ability to work effectively within a team in a fast-paced changing environment Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment Proven success in improving work processes, leading change and role models positive behaviors as well as change agent skills in a complex and fast paced environment Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross division business unit model preferred Strong leadership skills, including the ability to set goals and provide positive and constructive feedback respectfully to build positive relationships and improve business results Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization, including English communication skills Business level English communication skills required. (TOIEC 750+) Multi-tasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills and ability to hold others accountable Strong conflict resolution skills to achieve results through cross-functional groups The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Supply Chain DIVISION: ANI International Nutrition LOCATION: Taiwan > Taipei : Mingsheng Commercial Building ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable