KONE Philippines is embarking upon an exciting growth phase and as such we are seeking a Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Team Lead to join our Delivery Operation team in Rockwell, Makati Philippines office.
He/she will drives and supports Front Line (FL) planning activities across New Business Solutions and Modernization, resulting in the agreed and aligned sales plan, installation resource plan, materials plan and financial forecast. S&OP Team Lead is accountable for S&OP process performance in terms of plan accuracy, cross-functional participation and proactive decision making by all stakeholders.
He/She is the expert go-to person for FL/Area/Global staff for all S&OP content, process, data and tools. Being part of a global organization that actively supports your career and internal promotions, means that for the right person, this critical role could be the next step in a fantastic career at KONE.
What will you be doing?
Provide analysis of product mix trends, forecast accuracy root causes to identify forecast improvements, and lead time trends against assumptions used for the forecasts.
Accountable for implementing and maintaining the process by training, coaching, influencing, and supporting all projects.
Preparing meaningful, decision-making material for monthly Executive Meeting (incl. regional demand plan consolidation, mix/trend analysis, risk and opportunity identification, financial scenario analysis, explanation of historical variation to plan for all projects)
Support Delivery Operations team
Drive the In-Process Review (IPR) meeting with all stakeholders, prepare analysis after IPR review and forecast cost updated in SAP
Pro-actively to liaise with Operations, Sourcing, CSE and Finance to understand the Risk and Opportunities of IPR selected projects. Also agreed on corrective actions, define responsibilities and deadlines, and share learnings
Focus on all milestones planning by networks level, IPR status and financial impact, Cash to Cost, Project Costing by Networks and RE level (Actual + Commitment cost vs. Forecast) and take necessary action to close the gaps
Installation resource planning - Collaborates with Project Managers by optimize installation resource utilization (sub-con, labour and tools) by preparing capacity and solving imbalances with Operations & Sourcing (Front Line, Area and Global)
Are you the one?
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree, Professional Degree in Finance, Accountancy or equivalent.
Minimum of 4 years of experience in financial analysis and forecasting role in a multinational working environment
Prior working experience implementing cross functional processes.
Proficient in Microsoft Application especially MS Excel and SAP.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills to effectively communicate with every level of the organization.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, especially in English
Able to work independently with minimal supervision and meet tight deadlines
What do we offer?
Career progression in opportunities within a global organization
Total reward elements that engage and motivate our employees and help us make KONE a great place to work
Comprehensive learning and development programs covering a wide range of professional skills
You are surrounded by fun colleagues and a lively working environment. The best part is all leaders are great and open-minded
Note: Candidates must be a resident of the country location.
At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.
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