Senior Global Demand Planner
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 01, 2024 | |
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OverviewAs we continue down the path of delivering on our customer promise, we are looking to hire a Senior Global Demand Planner covering multiple lines of business. The Sr Global Demand Planner will oversee all aspects of demand planning for their designated lines of business, from new product launch to product end of life working cross-functionally to achieve optimal business results. The role involves direct engagement with business partners in the Retail, Microsoft Stores, and Commercial segments, as well as all of our internal teams within Devices Supply Chain such as Supply Planning, S&OP (Planning), S&OE (Execution) and Channel Operations. The Global Demand and Sales and Operations Execution team bridges the business and supply chain teams. Working with stakeholders in Marketing, Sales, Finance and Supply chain, we align plans to support both future material and capacity planning as well as transition and End of life planning for current inventory. This role will lead our future quarter planning for the commercial segment for surface devices and accessories. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesPartner closely with S&OP, regional S&OE and Supply Planning to drive short-term and long-term sell through and sell in demand planning to achieve financial and operations targets.Drive optimal channel inventory to maximize revenue opportunities, ensure key customers and opportunities are supported across all of our customer segments and mitigate risk (excess, aged and stranded inventory)Oversee product launch and product transition forecasting ensuring that Microsoft is balancing customer and financial expectations with the product life cycle roadmaps.Ensure that key forecasting metrics are understood and actioned accordingly, including root cause investigation and leading cross-team efforts to drive necessary improvementsChallenge the status quo via a growth mindset - strive for continuous improvement and customer-centrism in all aspects of decision making | |