Demand Specialist

Samsung Electronics Perú; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking an experienced SCM Specialist in the UK to manage key operational tasks within their supply chain function. This role will involve coordinating demand forecasts, working with sales teams, and leading business reviews with partners. Ideal candidates will be educated to degree level, have excellent SAP and Excel skills, and possess strong project management and analytical abilities. The position offers hybrid working and various benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to discounts on Samsung products

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience in creating and executing structured channel plans.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly/monthly sales planning with functional teams.
• Conduct demand forecasting and update systems weekly.
• Lead business reviews with collaborative partners.

Skills

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Numeracy skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Degree level education

Job description

**Position Summary**Your Key Responsibilities This role is part of SEUK MX division and will have a key part in ensuring the efficient operational management of within the SCM function. The role will work within a team of SCM specialists responsible for managing the day to day SCM relationship with a number of key accounts. A core part of the role will be working with the sales team to ensure accurate forecasting is in place and that we run the function efficiently within established process. In addition, project managing key activities within the program; such as new launches in channels, end of life management and ensuring correct WOS management and sell out plan adherence. This role is designed to support and develop MX OPS (demand planning) and ensuring that the work is carried out efficiently and accurately with required escalations made in time to effect change. • Coordinating weekly / monthly sales planning collaboratively with other functional teams and to support the commercial team to meet sales targets by bringing the optimal stock in on time. • Demand forecasting in collaboration with other teams and update in the system on a weekly basis. • Submission for month end revenue forecast (Sokbo) and close monitor long term target planning with PM (Shillheng) • Analysis of any of business risks and to drive the required actions from across all division members • Leading business reviews with collaborative partners in order to build up the correct strategic relationships. • Liaising with HQ in regards to product availability, confirming production schedules & expected shipment dates. • Liaise with 3rd party logistics company regarding inbound/outbound including securing booking slots. • Working with the finance team in regards to credit control/limitation, billing/invoice reference, etc. • Analyse and report to the senior management on key SCM metrics. Understand business expectations and proactively highlight risks and opportunities.**Role and Responsibilities****What we need for this role**To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:Essential Hard Skills Required:* Educated to degree level or equivalent* Excellent skills in SAP, Microsoft office packages; in particular Excel* Strong numeracy skills* Strong verbal, written and presentation skills* Strong organisational skills* Experience of creating & executing a structured channel plan and in managing that to successful conclusion* Good project management skills, and demonstrable skills of achieving results through cross-functional teamsEssential Soft Skills:* Able to work in fast paced environment* Structured and organised account management skill set.* Highly motivated and passionate about what they do* Ability to analyse data and articulate clearly the trends and implications of the data* Problem solving* Outgoing team playerDesirable Skills :* Experience in Mobile sector* Past demand planning experience* Experience of working with different cultures* Commercially astute* Korean speakingSuccessful candidate will need to understand the business and successfully carry out the day to day tasks. As a product matter expert, the candidate should be able to use the knowledge and provide solution to the business.**Skills and Qualifications****Benefits of working at Samsung include*** Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week* Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance* Pension contribution* Three volunteering days each year* Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday* Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products* Access to a discount shopping portal* Partner Colleagues are not eligible for Samsung Enhanced Paid Sick Leave but may be eligible for statutory payments from their payroll agency* Up to 20 (pro-rata) Partner Absence days per calendar year to be used in times of need**A note on equal opportunities**We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.\* Please visit Samsung membership to see Privacy Policy, which defaults according to your location, at: . You can change Country/Language at the bottom of the page. If you are European Economic Resident, please click :