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Overview: Do you want to make a bigger impact on the world? SunPower's vision is to change the way the world is powered, and we are doing that every day with a brilliant, passionate and driven team. SunPower is widely recognized as the global leader in high-efficiency solar for residential, commercial and utility markets. We operate in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia and are seeking talented people to join us in building a global clean energy future.
SunPower is committed to the success of our company, our employees and the communities around the world that need us most. We support our employees' commitment to their communities through a culture of volunteerism, and through The SunPower Foundation, which makes grants to green initiatives throughout the world. As a company, we operate with the highest sustainability standards.
In an industry that is reshaping the world's energy future, there's no better place to be than SunPower.
Summary of Role: - Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function.
- Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
- Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
- Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
- Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
- Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning.
- Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future.
- Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
Minimum Requirements: - Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Engineering (Industrial), Statistics, Mathematics, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Supply Chain Management
- At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
- Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
- Knowledge of demand management/forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues
- Knowledge of forecasting software related to demand planning, preferably Demantra.
- Strong skill set with Excel, PowerPoint and database application software. Project management experience for cross-functional efforts.
- Experience with DRP/MRP functionality preferably Oracle/Demantra
- Knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions, etc.
- Demonstrated team player, able to work across levels & organizational boundaries.
- Experience in managing end of life cycle and absolute inventory.
- This position requires strong analytical, organizational, decision making, and presentation skills
- Strong interpersonal skills are also essential to effectively interact with all teams, areas and levels of business affecting the forecast process. Good facilitation skills are required
- Good communication skills, attention to details, extreme accuracy
- Night shift adaptability
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