Job Summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Team Leader of Global Forecasting to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of forecasting principles and best practices, as well as experience leading and managing teams.

• The Forecasting Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the team. This position will set departmental direction as well as lead a strong team of Forecasting members. The Forecasting Team Leader will establish excellence in forecasting and integrate objectives, opportunities, and goals to enhance and increase business. This position will achieve a high level of professionalism and commitment by providing staff development, team building and training. The Forecasting Team Leader will drive process improvements, guide and coach team members and increase efficiencies to help maintain the best Forecasting team in the furniture industry.
• The Forecasting Team Leader will train and mentor employees and assist others, coordinate and review work assignments of employees and provide support and direction to internal and external team members. This position is also responsible for solving problems and providing instruction on work procedures.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze, update, and monitor the forecast by SKU warehouselevel for accuracy using a statistical forecast system andcommunicate changes to appropriate departments.
• Evaluate and monitor future orders versus forecast, makeforecast changes when needed.
• Maintain and follow up whole product planning life cycleincluding product status, product forecasting, promotionreadiness and inventory.
• Calculate and monitor forecast KPIs (Accuracy and Bias)against the targets, identify errors and provide solutions toimprove forecasting performance.
• Identify out-of-the-norm conditions on any product andcommunicate to management, make recommendations forsolution.
• Interact and build relationships with key business partnersto ensure accurate data and forecasting.
• Evaluate inventory and the reliability of the supply chain flowfor approval of Ad Notice, promotional requests and customer projections to ensure customer satisfaction and product availability.
• Identify planned drop items and/or groups; evaluate and make recommendation for best time frame for drop based upon remaining finished goods inventory, raw material inventory on hand and/or at vendor locations. Negotiate with Production, Purchasing and/or vendor regarding the final run dates and provide direction for expediting, deferring and/or cancelling orders when necessary and ensure proper inventory levels are available. Recommend excess inventory items to be added to the Hot Buys develop a plan and make recommendations for closing out remaining inventory.
• Contribute to the planning of long- and short-term business objectives; actively participate in product review meetings and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings as required.
• Coordinate with peers and stakeholders to identify standard operating procedures for department.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area’s goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Lead and guide the team to drive category forecast KPIs target.
• Drive continuous improvement and build employee road map.
• Contribute to the planning of long- and short-term business objectives; actively participate in product review meetings and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings as required.

Job Requirements
Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, or a related field

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in demand, inventory, and supply chain planning
• At least 2 years of experience in management with 3-5 team members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in demand forecasting and inventory planning techniques
• Knowledge of supply chain principles and practices
• Familiarity with ERP systems and demand planningsoftware
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Strong in people management and leadership
• Strong problem-solving orientation
• Peer management
• Decision making
• Presentation skills
• Must be fluent English

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 50,834,000₫ - 76,251,000₫ per month