Company Description

　　Note: The job position offers a hybrid work schedule, with 60% remote work and 40% onsite work, providing the flexibility to work from both home and office environments

　　At Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, we believe in creating a work culture that embodies our core values of grow, enjoy, and inspire. Our Mobility Aftermarket division provides diagnostic and repair shop equipment, spare parts, and repair solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Our Automotive Service Solutions operations supply testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services.

　　As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge while working with cutting-edge technology. We want you to enjoy what you do and feel inspired to contribute your best to our customers and to the growth of our business. We believe that by cultivating a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, enjoyment, and inspiration, we can achieve great things together.

　　Join us at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket and help us shape the future of mobility!

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　　Job Description

　　As the NA Demand Planning Expert you will be responsible for directional leadership on the following:

　　Lead projects, reporting, processes and be the overall expert/ambassador; managing the health of the Demand Planning and S&OP processes for NA.

　　Lead efforts to continually drive improvement to Sales Forecast Accuracy (SFA) Tools.

　　Lead and support global team on current/future system integrations, updates, expansions, improvements, and implementation that best supports NA Demand Planning needs

　　Lead the development of necessary tools to continually enhance and monitor statistical and final consensus forecasts.

　　Identify & lead improvement needs and bring solutions for current and/or future demand planning systems.

　　Responsible for training and development of associates; ensure standardization of processes to identify process gaps, improvements, and training topics; assist in the creation and maintenance of training materials.

　　Maintain and express expert understanding of company forecasting and SAP/APO systems to manage demand planning for multi-location, multi-customer network. Use Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles to comprehend all factors that can influence and affect the forecast, and communicate these factors to Sales, Marketing, & Operations through extend of support of demand planners.

　　Lead/support Demand Planners in all of their daily processes and functions Ensure standardized processes are implemented and followed within the Region.

　　Support leadership in the hiring and back-fill of Demand Planner role.

　　Support the following Principal responsibilities of a Demand Planner:

　　PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Use SAP/APO systems to manage demand planning for a multi-location network.

　　Use Supply Chain Management (SCM) principles to comprehend all factors that can influence and affect the forecast, and communicate these factors to Sales, Marketing and Operations.

　　Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning process from demand consensus building with sales and marketing through to agreement on supply/inventory plan with senior leadership.

　　Continuously identify and develop areas for improvement related to monthly forecasting process.

　　Perform trend analysis to report inconsistencies with forecasts and actual sales.

　　Create and maintain performance metrics comparing forecasts to actual sales taking into consideration the lag analysis.

　　Maintain statistically generated forecasts and related parameters.

　　Assist in the monthly Consensus Forecasting Process.

　　Participate in the development of inventory and service level strategy to ensure departmental Sales Forecast Accuracy (SFA) targets are met.

　　Participate in development processes and system enhancements and implementations

　　Develop necessary tools to help continually ensure data integrity of inventory, part number maintenance and planning throughout the supply planning system.

　　Keep abreast of changes to industry and look to improve processes.

　　Qualifications

　　SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

　　BS in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or other related field

　　5+ years Supply Chain experience, including at least 2 years of Demand Planning experience; or combination of supply chain and logistics functions such as production planning, or distribution planning in an automotive or consumer products business with emphasis on forecasting and statistics

　　SAP/APO previous experience is a plus

　　Excellent communication skills, strong process development skills

　　Previous leadership experience a plus.

　　Strong Forecast Management systems skills (JDA, I2 Technologies, NewMetrics, SAP, Oracle, Logility, Connexus)

　　Strong analytical skills

　　Detail and multi-task oriented

　　Ability to drive projects through robust leadership and communication in complex organizational structure.

　　Indefinite U.S. work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization not available.

　　Additional Information

　　Comprehensive Benefit Offering – All benefits are effective DAY 1!

　　Medical, Dental & Vision

　　Life and Supplement Life

　　Long and Short Term Disability

　　Paid Time Off & Holidays

　　401K – with generous company match

　　In addition to 401K, additional retirement benefit 100% company paid

　　Annual bonuses

　　Tuition Assistance

　　Paid Volunteer Time

　　Associate Discounts on Bosch products like home appliances, power-tools, thermal products like tank-less water heaters and more

　　By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer. Robert Bosch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.