Market Demand Manager

Company Description

Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary. With its premium portfolio in the car, truck, bus, two-wheel and specialty tire segment, the Tires group sector stands for innovative solutions in tire technology. Intelligent products and services related to tires and the promotion of sustainability complete the product portfolio. For specialist dealers and fleet management, Tires offers digital tire monitoring and tire management systems, in addition to other services, with the aim of keeping fleets mobile and increasing their efficiency. With its tires, Continental makes a significant contribution to safe, efficient and environmentally friendly mobility.

Job Description

THE COMPANY

Hoosier Racing Tire is the largest race tire manufacturer in the world. Hoosier has grown to produce over 1000 different types of race tires. The company has its own 300-mph test wheel; a technology center; state-of-the-art, fully integrated production facilities recently adding a high-tech mixing plant, with enough capacity to produce not only for Hoosier Racing Tire, but to have the ability to produce rubber for additional entities as well as a model sales and distribution network. Our Hoosier location in Lakeville, IN is seeking a Market Demand Manager to join our team.

Are you ready to shape the future with us?

THE POSITION

As a Demand Planning Manager at Hoosier Racing Tire, you will play a pivotal role in our Supply Chain organization, dedicated to optimizing our supply chain operations and fostering growth within global markets for our motorsports products. With a strong focus on demand planning and coordination with internal stakeholders, you will contribute to our success by ensuring the effective alignment of our motorsports products with market demand worldwide. Join us in driving excellence within the world of motorsports and contributing to our global success.

Core Responsibilities:

• Create and shape demand forecasts for product lines within the Racing Tire division by analyzing the given system data as well as aligning with the responsible Sales/Business Unit Managers and key personnel to gather market insights, sales data, and feedback to provide consensus forecasts that reflect market needs and sales objectives.
• Active participation and contribution in monthly production and sales forecast meetings with internal stakeholders.
• Analysis of forecast KPIs and definition of improvement actions to enhance the forecast target accuracy and demand planning effectiveness.
• Manage demand forecasting data.
• Support Sales in new product rollouts.
• Monitor the racing season schedules. Stay informed about racing industry trends.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition & Employee Discounts
• Annual Bonus
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in business administration, Logistics/SCM or comparable education
• 5 years’ experience in SCM related business experience (sales forecasting, product knowledge, data analytics, supply chain) or 10 years of respective working experience if no relevant bachelor degree
• Ability to understand and develop complex processes. Analytic skills, ability to turn insights into specific measures and to execute them.
• Proficiency in Excel (including Pivot Tables, array functions, Power Pivots, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• High level of analytical skills; evaluating numbers and quickly coming to logical conclusions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-past environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Conduct monthly meetings.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• Continental is able to pay relocation expenses for this opportunity.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years’ experience in SCM related environment (market, plant, central) and Master Degree
• Knowledge with SAP systems

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [email protected] or contact US Recruiting at 248.393.5566. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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