Job Title: Datacentre Planner
Supply Chain / Channel Operations -
Delivers products and services to partners and consumers to maximize business value and in addition provide aftersales returns and care supportability. Channel Operations collaborates with Microsoft channel partners to understand and deliver to service level expectations whilst optimizing inventory levels that enable
business groups to meet or exceed revenue goals. In addition, the team understand and bring customer and demand insights to Microsoft Supply Chain
organization at a country / account level. The Supply Chain Analyst is a pivotal role connecting Microsoft's supply chain with field teams and customers. Supporting a dedicated geography this individual has the remit of working with internal and external stakeholders to achieve business targets and high standards of customer satisfaction.
The candidate will be a problem solver and be resourceful, creative, and willing to work with and through others to be successful. Collaboration is a critical skill in this role. Strong verbal and written communication skills and analytical thinking are necessary for driving a high level of impact and influence across both internal and external key stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
• Demand Planning (50%):
o Drive demand planning efforts for HW products, across
varying Product-Customer-Geographic grains (Business Unit/Product Family/ SKU,
Partner/Store, Territory/Country) and time horizons. This includes
collaborative planning & forecasting, demand availability management &
analysis, exception management, supply optimization, and balancing inventory
across geographies/ partners.
o Apply product roadmap (NPI/EOL), price/promo assumptions,
seasonality to inform country and area demand plans and product transitions
o Leverage demand/supply reconciliation and sell down plans
(EOL) to shape the current quarter and maximize financial targets
• Execution and Performance Management (20%):
o Support regional performance within current quarter (Sell
In/Sell Thru attainment & analysis, channel inventory analysis, ending
inventory & gap analysis). Ensure key demand & supply metrics are
understood and actioned accordingly, including root cause investigation and
leading cross-team efforts to drive necessary improvements;
o Support Process Optimization: Lead Aged Inventory/rework
analysis and recommendation. Support STO and Reservations processes and
decisions
o Ensure demand deviation governance is in place to drive
action for unplanned regional requests
o Drive collaborative planning with key Supply Planners/
Channel Managers across geographies and Channel to support DC and Channel
inventory management processes and targets.
o Development of key communication reports and processes for
stakeholders
• Channel/ Customer Operational Support (20%):
o Local demand availability management activities, providing
supply visibility to demand and availability between territories, accounts,
ensuring allocation execution
o Operational performance of demand fulfilment activities
including order book management and delivery of goods
o Identifying and implementing transformational initiatives
that deliver significant positive differentiators resulting in increased
service level and performance across territories and accounts both for supply
and returns
o Contribute to sales planning accuracy by ensuring that
latest availability information is used in sales planning related
decision-making forums and managing demand related risks with relevant supply –
and sales teams
o Monitor and manage key business metrics to influence
continuous improvement and adherence to the process.
• Program Support/ Event Coordination (10%)
o Lead engagement with internal stakeholders on improvement
initiatives. Focusing on Cost saving and leveraging best practices across all
regions and Area’s
o Help team plan and execute programs - including team
building and cultural pillar support
Location
Dublin, Ireland
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