About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style=""><span style=""><strong><span style=""><span style="Calibri Light', sans-serif"><span style="">Position Summary</span></span></span></strong></span></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 12.0pt;text-align:justify;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">The COE SAP Demand Planning Specialist will focus on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of our Global Sales and Operations Planning functions. This role is essential for driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring best practices are implemented, and maintaining high standards of process and systems management across the organization.</span></p> <p><span style=""><span style=""><strong><span style=""><span style="Calibri Light', sans-serif"><span style=""> Responsibilities</span></span></span></strong></span></span></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Process Optimization:</span></strong><em><span style=""> </span></em><span style="">Identify, analyze, and enhance demand planning processes across business units and regions.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Continuous Improvement:</span></strong><em><span style=""> </span></em><span style="">Support initiatives to foster a culture of continuous improvement, utilizing methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Best Practices Implementation:</span></strong><em><span style=""> </span></em><span style="">Assist in ensuring that best practices are consistently applied across all planning processes.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Training and Development:</span></strong><em><span style=""> </span></em><span style="">Help develop and deliver training programs to enhance process knowledge and skills within the team.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Performance Monitoring:</span></strong><span style=""> Assist in establishing Sales & Operation Planning metrics and KPIs to monitor process performance and identify areas for improvement.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Documentation:</span></strong><span style=""> Maintain comprehensive documentation of processes and improvements.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Stakeholder Collaboration:</span></strong><span style=""> Work closely with cross-functional teams to understand and address process-related needs and challenges.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Project Management:</span></strong><span style=""> Lead and participate in process improvement projects, ensuring timely and successful delivery.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Change Management:</span></strong><span style=""> Support change management initiatives to ensure smooth implementation of process and system improvements.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><strong><span style="">Data Analysis:</span></strong><span style=""> Utilize data analysis to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for process enhancements.</span></li> </ul> <p><span style=""><span style=""><strong><span style=""><span style="Calibri Light', sans-serif"><span style="">Requirements</span></span></span></strong></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Bachelor's degree in business administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Relevant certifications in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) are a plus.</span></li> <li><span style="">Minimum of 5-7 years of experience SAP Sales and Operations Planning with at least 3-5 years with SAP Demand Planning </span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Experience in </span><span style="">Configuration and optimization of SAP IBP modules/functions: Demand Planning, Demand Sensing, Statistical Forecasting, Product Lifecycle</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Strong understanding of SAP Supply Chain processes and workstream, particularly in areas of like SAP Planning, Production, and Inventory</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Ability to analyze and solve technical issues and interact with cross-functional team</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Proven track record of implementing process optimization initiatives.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Experience with performance monitoring and KPI establishment.</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Experience in leading and managing projects</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Experience working with SAP enterprise solutions, including: </span><span style="">SAP S4 HANA and SAP IBP – Supply Planning, </span><span style="">SAP MDG (Master Data Governance)</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Strong understanding of SAP Supply Chain processes and workstream, particularly in areas of like SAP Planning, Production, and Inventory</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Ability to analyze and solve technical issues and interact with cross-functional team</span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Knowledge of industry best practices for process management and improvement.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;Univers (WN)', sans-serif"><span style="">Experience with data analysis and other productivity tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, Minitab, JIRA, Smartsheet, Win Shuttle).</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p>