Advantest

S&OP Process Champion (m/f/d)

Advantest  •  Böblingen, DE (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

  • Formulate, develop, and continuously improve the standardized S&OP process framework applicable to all business units, including process cadence, meeting structure, data analysis and decision-making protocols, in alignment with key stakeholders globally
  • Facilitate collaboration between stakeholders, such as Sales, Marketing, Operations, etc., and lead the S&OP cycle, including Demand Review, Supply Review, and Executive S&OP.
  • Resolve conflicts between demand and supply priorities through a structured decision-making process.
  • Support scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Present consolidated plans and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Develop the S&OP operating tool in collaboration with the Business Process Reengineering & Digital Transformation (BPR&DX) team for effective and efficient S&OP execution.
  • Define, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory health, to systematically assess S&OP performance, as well as to put governance in place.
Qualifications
  • Comprehensive and solid experience in Supply Chain Operations and/or Supply Chain
    Planning (in a complex/global organization, highly preferred).
  • Capability of data analysis, scenario analysis, and statical forecasting.
  • Experience in formulating and deploying S&OP process.
  • Experience in improving operations as key user of demand/supply planning tool
    (e.g. Oracle, Kinaxis o9, SAP IBP).
  • Skills of stakeholder management and communication management to effectively
    collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Strong Leadership and decision-making skills as well as very good analytical skills
  • Strong communication, with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues at different
    levels and across different teams in English.

    Additional Skills Preferred:
  • Experience with cost simulation tools and scenario planning.
  • Experience in change management and process transformation.
  • Certification such as CSCP, CPSM, or Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
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About Advantest

Advantest (TSE: 6857) is the leading manufacturer of automatic test and measurement equipment used in the design and production of semiconductors for applications including 5G communications, the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, high performance computing (HPC) including artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and more. Its leading-edge systems and products are integrated into the most advanced semiconductor production lines in the world. The company also conducts R&D to address emerging testing challenges and applications; develops advanced test-interface solutions for wafer sort and final test; produces scanning electron microscopes essential to photomask manufacturing; and offers system-level test solutions and other test-related accessories. Founded in Tokyo in 1954, Advantest is a global company with facilities around the world and an international commitment to sustainable practices and social responsibility.

More information is available at www.advantest.com.

Industry
Hardware & Semiconductors
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
1954
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