Midea America Corp., is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion, and partnership with our teams.

Midea America is a subsidiary of the Midea Group, a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offer one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry.

Job Summary

Manage and oversee Customer Demand Reviews as part of the Monthly S&OP process. Produce and validate 12 months rolling sales consensus forecast considering historic data, market share, promotional activity, and sellout data at sku and category level. Key liaison between sales, pm and psi teams. Maximize forecast accuracy and minimize bias as well as have a deep understanding of drivers behind major differences. Ensure smooth execution of the phase in & phase out process, identify risks and opportunities and escalate it to top management if necessary.

Essential Job Responsibilities

·       Conduct monthly demand reviews as per the agreed monthly cadence

·       Track sales performance vs forecast and adjust if needed

·       Ensure the accuracy of the data into local system

·       Understand drivers behind the differences between Demand Forecast and financial commitment

·       Communicate risk and opportunities to top management

·       Drive net working capital improvement through bias reduction

·       Recommend sales profile for seasonal products based on actual sales and not on product arrival

·       Other Duties assigned

Required Qualifications

·       5+ years of experience in Demand Planning and/or supply chain, or related field.

·       Fluent in written and spoken English with excellent verbal and written communication

·       Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, statistical forecasting tools)

·       Knowledge of the new Walmart system Luminate

·       Business acumen and partnership

·       Problem solving skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

·       Internal and external customer service orientation

·       Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and uncertainty

·       Problem solving and decision-making

·       Cultural awareness and sensitivity

·       Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field

·       Location: Charlotte,NC

Featured benefits

·       Medical insurance

·       Vision insurance

·       Dental insurance

·       401(k)

Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.