Networking Demand Planning Sr. Manager

This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office.

Defines and drives high-impact, long-term business strategies and demand planning initiatives to support organizational objectives, operational efficiency, and business growth. Partners with senior leadership to align demand forecasts, supply chain strategies, resource planning, and business priorities.

Leads data-driven analyses to evaluate business performance, anticipate demand trends, identify operational risks, and develop strategic recommendations. Oversees cross-functional planning initiatives and ensures effective collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales, and other business functions.

Drives continuous improvement, planning system optimization, and operational transformation to enhance forecasting accuracy, resource utilization, and overall supply chain performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee demand planning operations and strategies for the Networking business, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and supply chain priorities.
• Develop and execute long-term demand planning strategies to support business growth, operational efficiency, and supply chain performance.
• Manage and develop demand planning teams, providing leadership, coaching, performance management, and career development.
• Oversee demand forecasting, planning processes, and business performance analysis to improve forecast accuracy and operational effectiveness.
• Leverage multiple planning systems and analytical tools to support demand forecasting, scenario planning, and data-driven decision-making.
• Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Business Planning, to align demand plans with business objectives.
• Lead complex data analysis, forecasting, and reporting initiatives to identify demand trends, risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate demand planning effectiveness, forecasting accuracy, and operational performance.
• Drive improvements in planning processes, systems, reporting capabilities, and operational workflows.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities and advanced analytical methodologies to enhance planning efficiency and decision-making.
• Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and transformation projects related to demand planning and supply chain optimization.
• Develop and present strategic recommendations, business performance reports, and planning insights to senior management and executive stakeholders.
• Manage organizational priorities, resources, and team capabilities to ensure effective execution of demand planning activities.
• Drive stakeholder alignment, issue resolution, and risk mitigation across complex planning and operational environments.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Education and Experience Required

• Advanced university degree (e.g., MBA) in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Typically 10+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain Management, specifically in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Supply Chain Planning, or related planning functions.
• Minimum of 10 years of formal people management experience, including direct responsibility for employee performance management, coaching, development, and team leadership.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience working with multiple demand planning and supply chain planning systems to support forecasting, operational planning, and business decision-making.
• Strong experience in data analysis, reporting, forecasting, and business performance evaluation.
• Proven leadership experience managing teams, driving operational results, and developing organizational capabilities.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to effectively engage senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and forecasting methodologies.
• Advanced understanding of demand planning systems, forecasting tools, and integrated business planning processes.
• Superior analytical thinking, data manipulation, statistical analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong experience developing, interpreting, and presenting operational reports, dashboards, performance metrics, and data-driven business recommendations.
• Ability to leverage advanced analytical tools and techniques to identify trends, evaluate business scenarios, and improve planning accuracy.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the relationship between demand planning, supply chain operations, financial performance, and business objectives.
• Superior leadership and people management skills, including talent development, performance management, coaching, team building, and conflict resolution.
• Strong strategic planning and project management skills, including resource prioritization, risk management, change management, and execution of complex initiatives.
• Advanced stakeholder and relationship management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple business functions and leadership levels.
• Ability to manage complex organizational priorities, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear recommendations for senior leadership.
• Ability to identify opportunities for planning process optimization, system enhancements, automation, and operational transformation.
• Proven ability to manage human capital, develop high-performing teams, and achieve organizational and operational objectives.

What We Can Offer You:

• Health & Wellbeing: We strive to provide our team members and their loved ones with a comprehensive suite of benefits that supports their physical, financial and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have , whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division.
• Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good.