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With a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence of more than 100 subsidiaries, we operate on a truly global scale. Since our establishment in 1958, our dedication to enhancing lives worldwide through innovative products has remained unwavering. Our business domains include Home Appliance & Air Solution, Home Entertainment, Vehicle Components Solutions, and Business Solutions.
Our management philosophy, ""Jeong-do Management,"" embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Join us and become a part of a company that is not just about creating solutions for a better life, because at LG, Life's Good.
As a Demand Planner, you will ensure a smooth flow of information and products between Sales, Category Marketing, and our factories. Your role is to maintain accurate forecasts, support supply planning, and provide insights that help make effective planning and inventory decisions. You will be the central point of coordination, ensuring forecast accuracy, healthy stock levels, efficient allocation, and timely deliveries.
What You’ll Do
- Lead weekly demand review meetings.
- Monitor and report on stock levels, long‑term projections, promotion plans, S&OP files, and monthly closure estimates.
- Manage long-term forecasting processes and support Sales on Bottom-Up forecast creation.
- Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs): SFA, LT, WOS, COI.
- Analyze sell-out trends on both monthly and yearly basis.
- Develop sell-out/sell-in forecasts in close cooperation with the Marketing Team.
- Evaluate seasonality curves and assess the impact of promotions and events on demand forecasts.
- Run the forecast consensus meeting with the Sales Leader, aligning cross-functional teams.
- Maintain accuracy and visibility of all forecast reports and KPIs to support planning and operational decisions.
- Oversee supply planning, manage supply constraints, and maintain daily communication with factories.
- Manage product allocation, with monthly planning and weekly adjustments.
- Follow up on orders, deliveries, and potential delays.
- Coordinate product SWAPs with other subsidiaries when needed.
What You Must Have
- Degree in Economics, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
- Experience in demand planning, supply chain, business planning, or similar roles.
- Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to work with large data sets.
- Proficiency in Excel and confidence working with planning/reporting tools.
- Solid understanding of forecasting methodologies and supply chain fundamentals.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Detail-oriented mindset and strong ownership of accuracy and deadlines.
Nice If You Have
- Experience in consumer electronics, FMCG, or multinational environments.
- Familiarity with S&OP processes and planning systems (e.g., SAP, APO, other ERP tools).
- Knowledge of statistical forecasting models.
- Previous involvement in stock management, allocation, or supply issue resolution.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic, and matrix organizations.
- Curiosity, flexibility, and a proactive, solution-oriented attitude.
Diversity & Engagement for All
At LG Electronics, we value and respect the unique qualities and diversity of our employees.
We do not discriminate based on age, ethnicity, gender, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or trait.
We believe that fostering a culture of diversity and engagement leads to innovation and exceptional performance and aligns with our philosophy of creating value for customers while respecting human dignity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
