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The Sr. Demand Planner is responsible for planning the demand and supply for multiple product categories within LG Electronics’ business units. Responsible for forecasting volumes, revenue, product movement and procuring supply.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demand Management:

• Manage and own the rolling demand forecast for business units assigned
• Analyze sell-in and sell-out forecast and aligns future demand to meet dynamic market conditions
• Review and manage inventory to align with KPI’s (safety stock, days of inventory, turns)

Supply Management:

• Ensure products are procured to meet the market’s rolling demand forecast; tracking purchase orders issued to multiple factories across the globe
• Troubleshoot coverage plans and supply disruptions on an on-going basis and re-aligns volume forecasts to match inbound supply plans.

Sales and Operations:

• Review the forecasting, sales capability, Inventory KPI’s for alignment and meeting business requirements
• Prepare and analyze the sales and operational capabilities for each product group; highlights and presents the status of the business to stakeholders and senior leadership (weekly)

Systems:

• Interface with installed ERP tools to control and manage the business
• Set and manage system operating parameters to align system(s) with the required and anticipated planning requirements; Lead time, safety stock, EOL timing, NPI timing, etc.
• Additional duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or other relevant discipline
• Bilingual language skills in Korean and English is required
• Experience with leading, coaching and developing a team
• 4+ years of experience in demand and/or supply planning
• 4+ years of demonstrated experience working with ERP and forecasting systems
• Strong analytical and communication skills – ability to collaborate and influence stakeholders
• Prioritizing/Time Management Skills. Must be able to operate with a high degree of urgency
• ASCM/APICS certification would be considered an asset

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

The organization offers an attractive compensation package that encompasses a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Conditions of Employment:
It is the candidate’s sole responsibility to obtain any work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required to legally work in Canada prior to commencing employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
LG Electronics Canada, Inc. is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve. LG Electronics Canada, Inc., will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform LG’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes.

LG Electronics Canada, Inc. thanks all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.