Demand Planner - 1 Year Contract
About the role
Position Type: 1-Year Contract
Department: Demand Planning
Work Location: North York Office - 20 Norelco Drive, North York, ON M9L 2X6
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: 4 Days per Week On-Site
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
At LG, innovation is the foundation of everything we do. We make products and services that make lives better, easier, and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and vehicle components to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning and solar.
The Demand Planner is responsible for planning the demand and supply for a/multiple product category within LG Electronics’ business units. Ensuring that the business plans for continuous product supply meet the marketplace’s requirements for products. Responsible for forecasting volume, revenue, product movement and procuring supply.
Bilingual Skills in both English & Korean is mandatory
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demand Management:
- Analyzes sell-in and sell-out forecasting trends and aligns future demand to meet the trends and current market conditions.
- Reviews current inventory levels and adjusts supply plans to align with target levels of safety stock and total inventory plans.
Supply Management:
- Takes the forecasted volumes and ensures purchase order generation occurs to procure products from the associated factories.
- Troubleshoots coverage plans and supply disruptions on an on-going basis and re-aligns volume forecasts to match inbound supply plans.
Sales and Operations:
- Reviews the forecasting, sales capability, Inventory KPI’s for alignment and meeting business requirements
- Prepares and analyzes the sales and operations for each product group; highlights and presents to the business the status of the business on a weekly basis and monthly basis.
Systems:
- Interfaces with installed ERP tools to control and run the business.
- Sets and manages 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:
- Bilingual language skills in English and Korean
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Industrial engineering
- 1-5 years of experience in product level forecasting or product supply planning in global sourcing organization.
- 1-5 years of demonstrated experience working with MS Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning systems; SAP, Oracle-JD Edwards, Manugistics.
- Must be able to operate with a high degree of urgency and integrity. Must have strong analytics and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) utilization skills to be successful.
- Prioritizing/Time Management Skills
- Planning/Organizational Skills
Note: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000. Actual total compensation may include variable incentive pay. The determination of an applicant's base salary is based on the applicant's skills, competencies, location, and unique qualifications.
Artificial intelligence will be used in sourcing, reviewing and communicating with candidates for this position.
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.
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About LG Electronics Canada
At LG, innovation is the foundation of everything we do. We make products and services that make lives better, easier, and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and vehicle components to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning and solar.
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Demand Planner - 1 Year Contract
About the role
Position Type: 1-Year Contract
Department: Demand Planning
Work Location: North York Office - 20 Norelco Drive, North York, ON M9L 2X6
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: 4 Days per Week On-Site
Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM
At LG, innovation is the foundation of everything we do. We make products and services that make lives better, easier, and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and vehicle components to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning and solar.
The Demand Planner is responsible for planning the demand and supply for a/multiple product category within LG Electronics’ business units. Ensuring that the business plans for continuous product supply meet the marketplace’s requirements for products. Responsible for forecasting volume, revenue, product movement and procuring supply.
Bilingual Skills in both English & Korean is mandatory
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Demand Management:
- Analyzes sell-in and sell-out forecasting trends and aligns future demand to meet the trends and current market conditions.
- Reviews current inventory levels and adjusts supply plans to align with target levels of safety stock and total inventory plans.
Supply Management:
- Takes the forecasted volumes and ensures purchase order generation occurs to procure products from the associated factories.
- Troubleshoots coverage plans and supply disruptions on an on-going basis and re-aligns volume forecasts to match inbound supply plans.
Sales and Operations:
- Reviews the forecasting, sales capability, Inventory KPI’s for alignment and meeting business requirements
- Prepares and analyzes the sales and operations for each product group; highlights and presents to the business the status of the business on a weekly basis and monthly basis.
Systems:
- Interfaces with installed ERP tools to control and run the business.
- Sets and manages 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:
- Bilingual language skills in English and Korean
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Industrial engineering
- 1-5 years of experience in product level forecasting or product supply planning in global sourcing organization.
- 1-5 years of demonstrated experience working with MS Office Suite, Enterprise Resource Planning systems; SAP, Oracle-JD Edwards, Manugistics.
- Must be able to operate with a high degree of urgency and integrity. Must have strong analytics and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) utilization skills to be successful.
- Prioritizing/Time Management Skills
- Planning/Organizational Skills
Note: This posting is for an existing vacancy. The expected base salary range for this position is $55,000-$65,000. Actual total compensation may include variable incentive pay. The determination of an applicant's base salary is based on the applicant's skills, competencies, location, and unique qualifications.
Artificial intelligence will be used in sourcing, reviewing and communicating with candidates for this position.
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.
Not the right fit? Search for Demand Planner - 1 Year Contract jobs in Toronto, ON
About LG Electronics Canada
At LG, innovation is the foundation of everything we do. We make products and services that make lives better, easier, and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we make “Life Good” – from home appliances, consumer electronics and vehicle components to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning and solar.