Local Demand Planner

Location: Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

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Requisition Number: 157667

Position Title: Demand Planner

External Description:

The local Demand Planner is the driver behind the successful integration of the Demand Plan into the broad business processes of one or more Business Units. This position has responsibility for ensuring that high quality forecasts (Units and Prices at the lowest level of grain) are created by leveraging the best available cross-functional inputs and applying judgment based on knowledge of the business and robust cross-functional discussions. The LDP is accountable for the local S&OP process and make sure it properly feeds into the IPO S&OP process; he acts as a liaison to several senior managers in Sales, Marketing, and Finance to help them understand the forecast and its implications/risks/opportunities. Forecast accuracy is the main measure of his performance.

Reports To:

Country Manager

Key Job Responsibilities:

Forecasting:

Develop and deliver accurate, high quality Sell Through / Sell In / Subscription forecasts (Units and Prices) for all assigned products (SKU’s) at the Business Unit (Market) level within the Annual/Monthly/Weekly Demand Planning cycles
Build and coordinate local forecasting processes in synch with the IPO Demand Planning process
Hit weekly and monthly deadlines of the IPO Demand Planning process
Develop and interpret cross-functional inputs for the Demand Forecast with particular attention to Market Data, Player Metrics and Competitor Analysis
Solicit and facilitate cross-functional discussion to improve forecast accuracy around key forecast inputs (in particular determination of the Sell Through profile, the week 1 Sell Through expectation, the DD/PG split, the Edition split…)
Lead the Local Demand Review (that takes place before the Forecast lock) and drive the local team to a consensus forecast
Own the final Demand Forecast (ST/SI Units and Prices) that will drive revenue projections, supply chain operations, localization decisions, server capacity sizing
Set Local Demand Forecast accuracy objectives, and manage the organization to meet or exceed those objectives
Define and build the key metrics, analysis, trends and market info necessary for efficient forecasting
Demonstrate sound judgment and business acumen in the development of forecasts
Manage product life cycles and make recommendations accordingly
Be able to work as part of the virtual IPO Demand Planning Team

Leadership:

Manage the Consensus Forecast process, including process reviews and upgrades
Ensure active participation from all required functional teams and a clear issue resolution process
Be the liaison to local Exec Management on forecast, process questions and issues
Successfully integrate Demand Planning into the Local Sales & Operations Planning processes and into the IPO Demand&Supply Planning processes
Support and drive the agenda for Vision implementation: work with the Vision analysts to push and drive for daily data feeds into Vision and understand the data integrity
Initiate, lead, and manage projects as required to further EA’s strategies and objectives

Position Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree (Master Degree preferred) plus 3+ years of Demand Planning in FMCG environment
Strong general knowledge of the game/entertainment/software industry – Hands on Gaming experience a must
General knowledge of business forecasting processes in Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, and field organizations. International experience is necessary
Thorough knowledge and understanding of New Product Introduction, Life Cycle Management and Event driven promotional management
Knowledge of forecasting/demand planning software, Demantra preferred
Knowledge of reporting tools, Hyperion Planning (Essbase) and Tableau preferred
Strong quantitative and analysis skills
Demonstrated strong cross-functional leadership
Ability to effectively interact with cross-functional senior and executive management

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 55

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