Bespoke Planning Manager
Universal Music Group
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: Bespoke Planning Manager
Responsible to: Director of Vinyl & Bespoke
Department: Physical Supply Chain Management
Location of work: Kensington Village
main purpose of role
The Bespoke Planning Manager is responsible for New Release & Catalogue Supply Planning activities, including manufacturing and inventory planning. This Manager has oversight over analyst resource within the team. This position is responsible for the development of both a manufacturing and shipment forecast for multiple assigned accounts/territories, as well as coordination of inventory planning processes. The Bespoke Planning Manager is directly responsible for meeting forecast accuracy goals for assigned accounts/territories.
This position will also be responsible for publication of daily, weekly and monthly forecast accuracy reporting including analysing account and sku specific data to improve forecast accuracy for manufacturing and distribution.
The Bespoke Planning Manager will lead forecast consensus reviews. They will also attend supply chain meetings, as well as account and new release specific meetings, including periodic forecast accuracy and inventory review sessions.
Key Responsibilities
Personnel Management
• Will be responsible for overseeing the Bespoke Planning Analyst.
• This will include reviewing purchase orders, ensuring timely new release milestone management, monitoring forecast accuracy, educating and improving forecast methodology and inventory management capabilities.
Demand Forecasting
• Develop and report on account/sku level product and shipment forecasts for all new release titles.
• Collaborate with Labels, Production, Sales, Sales Planning and Marketing to assist with gathering new release information in order to improve forecast accuracy and product availability.
• Lead consensus review meetings.
• Participate in account specific meetings, both internal and external.
• Participate in KPI meetings.
Inventory Planning
• Determine inventory requirements for new release titles.
• Track critical path milestones for new release titles and procure finished goods and raw materials based on requirements.
• Act as account representative for all inquiries relating to inventory positions.
• Participate in key meetings pertaining to new release titles.
Process & System Enhancement
• Assists with the development of processes, system enhancements, and reports (e.g., Key Performance Indicators (KPI), statistical and trends reports) to facilitate execution of responsibilities.
Forecast Accuracy and Continuous Improvement
• Directly responsible for meeting forecast accuracy goals for assigned accounts/territories.
• Utilizes Key Performance Indicators to identify strengths and opportunities within the forecasting process.
• Participates in forecast consensus review meetings, and periodic accuracy review sessions.
Reporting
• Produce and distribute specific reports summarizing sales and order trends for management.
• Performs special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested by management or as required for their assigned accounts.
• Provide Manufacturing and Distribution with forecasted shipment needs in order to assist with supply chain planning.
person specification
Essential
• Service delivery orientation.
• Excellent communication and pursuasive skills.
• Excellen analytical skills.
• Experience having worked in Planning/Production .
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (MS, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Visio).
diversity and inclusion
Universal Music is an equal opportunities employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to a working environment where no one will be treated less favourably on grounds of their sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or age.
disclaimer
The company presents this job description as a guide to the major areas and duties for which the jobholder is accountable. However, the business operates in an environment that demands change and the jobholder's specific responsibilities and activities will vary and develop. Therefore, the job description should be seen as indicative and not as a permanent, definitive and exhaustive statement.
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