**Job family definition**:Responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating demand/supply management, business processes and/or manufacturing/delivery of products and services to HP policy and country regulatory requirements. Partners with stakeholders to identify/implement opportunities for business process improvement to effectively manage costs, integrate new and existing businesses, and adapt to changes in the business and regulatory environment. Time horizon is typically focused on less than six months for forecasting/planning. Leading and working with cross-functional teams, creates and implements plans that enable the execution of business strategies. Participates in the process by which demand signals are developed, validated for alignment with transition plans, supply constraints identified, and an executable plan defined that meets financial and market share goals. Scope includes business execution processes related to lifecycle planning; order management (including allocation management, _Available to Promise _(ATP) / commit processes, business attainment tracking); logistics management (including inbound/outbound coordination and consolidation of domestic and international systems to support shipments); and inventory management (including analysis, optimization and velocity). Partners cross-functionally to develop, track and manage business metrics for the organization (may include customer availability, service levels, on-time delivery, supplier response time (SRTs), supply chain costs and inventory.
**Education and Experience Required**
First level university degree or equivalent experience; may have advanced university degree.
Typically 4-6 years of experience in a supply chain function.
Broker's license and/or 4-6 years of experience in a customs/global trade function.
**Knowledge and Skills**
Strong understanding of supply chain processes (plan, source, make deliver).
Very strong analytical and data modeling skills.
Very Strong communication and influencing skills; mastery in English and local language.
Proven relationship management skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), statistical analysis, and financial modeling.
Strong project management skills to lead cross-functional teams; recognized as Subject Matter Expert.
Strong business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility.
Strong Understanding of HP's overall supply chain strategy.
Extensive understanding of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Available to Promise (ATP) and master scheduling.
Good understanding of national and international trade requirements to align customs/trade function with business objectives.
Thorough knowledge of inventory analysis.
Developed leadership skills including team-building and conflict resolution and management.
**Impact/Scope**
Collaborates across countries within a region.
Ability to influence a particular business within a region.
Typically interacts with Managers and Directors.
Typically leads low complexity projects.
Utilizes the full range of quantitative and qualitative business models and analyses to contribute to large projects.
**Complexity**
Moderate.
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