Primary Purpose of the Position
Implement/lead a methodical & standardized forecasting approach for the responsible business area using Machine Learning forecast as a base. Ensure that processes are transparent and standardized.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
* Lead the demand planning processes and operations. Ensure that appropriate forecasting processes and methods are in place, standardized (One Goodyear Way), transparent and documented.
* Provide a robust and fact-based 19 to 24-months rolling forecast for the area of responsibility. Be the market expert in forecasting and demand planning businesswise as well as systemwise.
* Ensure alignment with business direction and consistency with market/ customer trends. Serve as liaison between Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Market Research Intelligence and Supply Planning.
* Achieve continuous improvement of the accuracy of demand forecasts. Be responsible for champion new ideas and approaches.
* Develop forecast mindedness and establish a general feeling of performance of one's responsible area.
Knowledge & Skills
* Strong Business Acumen
* Excellent analytical skills and understanding ot forecast models and methods
* Strong interpersonal skills / strong communicator with ability to influence
* PC literacy (SAP APO DP / EDW / MS-Office, in particular Excel)
* Fluency in English, additional language skills beneficial
* Supply Chain knowledge
* Ability and interest to work in international / multicultural environment
* Core skills: decision making, influencing and leading, organizing and controlling, initiative, flexibility, effective communication skills, creativity, driving for results, building effective relationships with people at all levels, driving for change/ improvement, reliable, accurate and timely