RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop the monthly sales forecast in the IBP Demand tool, including phase outs and discontinuations, promotions and events, and product introductions.
- Collaborate with Product and Sales to ensure accurate and timely customer and product market intelligence are reflected in the forecast
- Analyze product trends and adjust forecasts as appropriate
- Manage statistical forecast models and resolve model exceptions
- Analyze and resolve root cause issues to improve forecasting results
- Manage/lead the monthly Consensus Forecast process
- Accountable for Business Unit forecast results and KPls
- Identify tools and processes required to track performance and provide Management with monthly performance measures vs. goal and planned improvement plans.
- Manage the creation and execution of accurate and timely forecast and demand plan to downstream planning and manufacturing
- partners/facilities.
- Owns forecasting relationship with Sales and Product Management and provides closed loop feedback regarding forecast trends and accuracy.
- Develop key metrics and measurement for senior management to facilitate effective decision making.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum BA/BS degree, preferably in Mathematics, Statistics, Supply Chain or related field
- 7 – 10 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills in high growth organization
- Advanced Planning System (e.g. SAP APO or IBP, Logility). Demand Planning experience strongly recommended.
- APICS certification preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communications skill are required
- Able to gather and interpret data to identify trends, patterns and provide recommendations
- Ability to partner with key stakeholders to meet objectives
- Demonstrate ability to formulate action plans quickly and implement solutions effectively
- Excellent Excel and Access skills (complex formulas and modeling capability)
- Excellent meeting management and presentation skills
Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.
