Demand Planner STP 1

Mission: Demand Planner for STP products is a key role in VSC Sales Development department who works closely with Sales and Operations functions to ensure factory readiness in fulfilling the customer orders in the fast-changing semiconductor industry. Successful demand planning helps to maximize revenue and customer satisfaction level while minimizing the inventory level.
Main responsibilities:
Responsible for delivering the demand forecast for rolling 12 months in the monthly forecasting cycles across STP product lines.
Orchestrate the demand forecast process in CRM system, working with the global Account Teams and Product Management to deliver a consolidated and high-quality demand forecast to the Product Company and the S&OP executive forum.
Review the forecast in CRM and highlight the trends, significant changes, risk and uncertainty. Challenge the forecast from Key Account Managers by relevant data analysis.
Maintain constant relationship with Supply Planning team in the Product Company to achieve high OTD and customer satisfaction.
Conduct monthly S&OP meeting with Key Account Team to improve forecast accuracy and CSL.
Monitor the order fill rates and alert on the risks in the forecast realization.
Develop statistical forecast model for accessories forecasting.
Work with Product Management on the demand forecast for NPI.
Support longer term demand forecast for strategic material and capacity planning.
Bachelors or advanced degree with minimum 5 years experience in planning or forecasting related role.
Knowledge of Advanced Planning systems and reporting – SAP APO, Kinaxis or other ERP system
Ability in statistical forecasting process and interfaces with other systems and data sources.
Strong data analytical capabilities, to enable trend analysis, root cause investigation and corrective action formulation, supported by continuous improvement techniques.
Advanced proficiency with data analysis using Microsoft Excel
Experience in the semiconductor industry (beneficial but not required)
Strong verbal and written communications skills required. Ability to multitask & work quickly and accurately under pressure. Responsive to deadlines.
Flexibility to accommodate multiple time zone working
Strong interpersonal skill able to communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.
Drive for continuous improvement and willingness to engage in process and systems development and change.
Qualification in APICS, CPF preferred but not a must.
Oral and written English communication proficiency. Japanese (preferred but not a must)
About Edwards
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.