Overview

Life’s Good at LG!At LG, we deliver products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we offer the latest innovations to make “Life Good” – from home appliances, and consumer electronics to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning, solar and LED lighting. As a global leader, we strive for greatness in product leadership, market leadership and people leadership to realize our growth strategies.We strongly believe that our people’s competitive spirit, proactive leadership, and expertise help drive the company forward. As such, LG is the right place for you if:You are a smart cookie. You like to dig into the data and find creative solutions.You are motivated and driven. You thrive on a challenge and want to be No. 1.You are a people person. You like helping people out and you want to understand where they’re coming from.You’re honest and you will speak up (politely, of course!), but you do it because you care and because it’s the right thing to do.Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our

SCM team as a Demand Planner within our TV departmentYour Role and Responsibilities

Working in conjunction with Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain Managers to develop, progressively improve forecasting process, improve accuracy and reduce forecast volatility through co-ordinated innovation activity.Analysis of historical trends, PSI and market trends on a weekly basis using statistical analysis tools to generate weekly forecasts. Collect and review sales forecasts on a weekly basis, identifying trends on fast and slow-moving products. Maintain seasonality trends and impact of exceptional market changes: Promotional activity, international events.Monitor periodical performance measures and supplier/customer non-conformance to enable process improvement in the Supply Chain. Provide fact-based analysis with a corrective action planBuild on collaborative working relationships with key customers to drive forecast accuracy, process improvements, and free flow of information and generally enhance Sales Management, Supplier and Customer working relations. The key objective to optimize Inventory velocity (LTS/DIO) and cash flow.Weekly SandOP meeting with supplier factory to update production plan and prepare rolling forecast templateEnsure regular review and reporting of progress to the Demand Planning Manager, Sales Head, SCM director, and European Supply Chain of progress in the realisation of all relevant KPIs, identify bottlenecks and recommendation of appropriate remedial action.Skills, Education and Experience

Prior knowledge and experience of Forecasting and Supply Chain principles, strong supply planning experience (inbound into country, outbound to customer)Good overview of the commercial process, production planning and retail interface/order fulfilment.Understanding the appropriate Business Unit market is an advantageHighly proficient in using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, V-lookups, formulas) and confidence using new systemsStrong analytical skillsAbility to work assertively to debate/challenge forecasts or tackle issues and reach a consensus between all partiesLogical common sense and proactive approach to problem-solvingGood presentation skillsHighly focused and capable of sustaining a fast paced in a dynamic environmentExperience of working within a performance management environment – KPIs and Service Level AgreementsYour Benefits

9% Employer Contribution to Your PensionLife AssurancePrivate Healthcare (including optical and dental) for you and your family25 Days’ Annual Leave (+ Public Holidays)Staff DiscountSubsidised CafeteriaOur Equal Opportunities Statement

LG Electronics U.K. Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable persons regardless of race, sex, , religion/belief, or .Right to Work

Please note that any job offer made will be conditional on the individual holding a legal right to work in the United Kingdom by the time employment commences.

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