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Demand Planning Analyst

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Hybrid
Vancouver, BC
Mid level
Hybrid
Vancouver, BC
Mid level
The Demand Planning Analyst leads demand forecasting, inventory management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize product demand and supply planning.
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Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Aperçu de l’entreprise

Chez Motorola Solutions, nous pensons que tout commence par nos employés. Nous sommes une communauté mondiale soudée, unie par la volonté incessante de contribuer à la sécurité des personnes partout dans le monde. Nos technologies de communication, de sécurité vidéo et de centre de commandement essentielles soutiennent les agences de sécurité publique et les entreprises, permettant une coordination essentielle pour des communautés, des écoles, des hôpitaux et des entreprises plus sécuritaires. Connectez-vous à une carrière qui compte et aidez-nous à bâtir un avenir plus sûr.


Department Overview
Reporting to the Team Lead, Demand Planning, you will play a pivotal role in driving our business success through your expertise in demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory analysis. You will be responsible for developing and executing demand planning strategies, optimizing inventory levels, and collaborating with external parties and cross-functional teams to ensure the accurate projection of product demand. This position requires a subject matter expert with a proven track record of success in demand planning and a deep understanding of industry best practices.
Job Description

In this role you will:

  • Lead monthly S&OP process to drive alignment between Product Management, Finance and Sales on an unconstrained demand plan

  • Develop a SKU level demand plan that supports financial objectives

  • Maintain clear communication with supply planning and procurement teams to optimize inventory levels, balancing supply with anticipated demand to minimize stock-outs and excess inventory

  • Collaborate with Product Management, Project Management and NPI teams on NPI launches to define key considerations and milestone dates related to Supply Chain to ensure launch date readiness for new product and minimal inventory exposure on phase out product

  • Conduct regular demand planning reviews and provide insightful analysis, identifying risks, opportunities, and potential areas for improvement

  • Monitor backlog and provide recommendations on options to fulfill customer demand

  • Be accountable to ensure MRP drive is accurate and in accordance with the plan

  • Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy

  • Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with external parties, cross-functional teams and present complex ideas to stakeholders

  • Proven track record of successfully managing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong business acumen and understanding of industry trends

  • Forecasting and Statistical Analysis skills required

  • Proficiency in utilizing advanced Excel functions is highly desirable

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP or Oracle preferred)

Target Base Salary Range: $75,000    - $140,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

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    Basic Requirements
    • Minimum 3+ years prior experience in a similar planning role

    • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, or Supply Chain Management


    Travel Requirements
    None
    Relocation Provided
    None
    Position Type
    Experienced
    Referral Payment Plan
    Yes

    EEO Statement

    Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

    We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

    We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.

    Motorola Solutions adopte, favorise et promeut les principes de diversité, d’équité et d’inclusion. Nous encourageons et accueillons les candidatures de toutes les personnes qualifiées, quelles que soient leur race, origines ethnique, religion ou croyance, orientation sexuelle, identité et expression sexuelle, statut d’anciens combattants ou tout autre statut protégé par la Loi.

    Nous sommes fiers de notre culture axée sur les personnes et les communautés, encourageant ainsi chaque Motorolan d’être la version la plus authentique de lui-même dans ses responsabilités afin de tenir la promesse d’un monde plus sécuritaire.

    Si vous souhaitez vous joindre à notre communauté mais croyez que vous ne possédez pas toutes les exigences requises pour le poste convoité, nous aimerions tout de même connaître les raisons pour lesquelles vous pensez être un excellent candidat pour notre équipe.

    Nous offrons également des mesures d’adaptation pendant toutes les étapes du processus d’embauche afin de favoriser l’inclusion des personnes vivant avec un  handicap physique et/ou mental. Pour demander un aménagement, veuillez remplir ce formulaire d'aménagement raisonnable afin que nous puissions vous aider.

    Top Skills

    Erp Systems (Sap
    Excel
    Oracle)

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