Demand Planner

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As a Demand Planner, you will develop operational forecasts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance inventory strategies and improve forecast accuracy.

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. 

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. 

What we’re looking for:

We are driven by our core values of professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity. Our goal is to help clients achieve outstanding global performance and to provide consumers with a seamless, effortless technology experience. As a Demand Planner, you will be responsible for all forecasting activities associated with our customers and products. The Demand Planner creates and maintains forecast models for customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources. You will serve as the integration point and provide forecast modeling to key counterparts on our Sales and Marketing team.

What your future looks like:

  • Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
  • Review and prepare historical sales data, trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
  • Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
  • Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers
  • Build and maintain accurate demand forecasts at SKU level using historical sales data, future promotional and lifecycle info
  • Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
  • Track forecast accuracy and make data-driven adjustments to align with actual sales performance

Requirements

    • Bachelor’s degree in related field.
    • Speaking Mandarin is preferred, but not required.
    • 3+ years prior Supply Chain- Demand planning experience.
    • Consumer Electronics industry knowledge and experience.
    • Intermediate experience with Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Basic formulas, and data organization).
    • Experience with access database, Power BI or Tableau is preferred.
    • Adaptable to the fast-paced industry.
    • Strong work ethic with high energy and initiative.
    • Highly detail oriented and precise in work.
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Organized and a Problem solver.

Benefits

Salary range: $50,000 - $70,000+ DOE & Bonus

    • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
    • Employer quarterly contributions to 401k funds
    • 15 days accrued vacation
    • 11 paid holidays
    • Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
    • Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
    • Quarterly team-building events

TP-Link is always seeking ambitious individuals, who are enthusiastic and passionate about their work. We are a global company that values diversity and thrives on entrepreneurial spirit and drive. While TP-Link has made its global mark, it is still a relatively new brand to the U.S. As we grow and shape our team, we’re looking for people to directly influence the success of our U.S. business.

Feel a connection? Send us your resume and a cover letter telling us why you believe you’re the right fit for our team.

At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
  • Team-building events: Quarterly team-building events
  • Paid Time Off: 11 paid holidays
  • Wellness Stipend: Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership

TP-Link is a leading provider of consumer Wi-Fi networking products. We continuously develop new products and technologies that transform the way people connect. Our networking expertise uniquely positions us as a leader in emerging technologies that improve our everyday lives, such as smart home products. Spacious and modern, our US offices create a casual atmosphere that fosters team collaboration. In addition to free snacks and drinks, TP-Link Systems Inc. offers a modern working environment, free gym membership, quarterly team building, flex-spending, employee paid benefits, bi-annual raise opportunity, paid vacation & holidays, 401k plan and annual bonus opportunity. Come join our team!

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