Sales Planning Analyst
Emerson Climate Technology offers innovative, reliable solutions to keep businesses running smoothly. Creating comfortable, controllable workplace environments with our energy-efficient HVACR systems; solving the toughest industry challenges with our state-of-the art compressors, condensers, heat exchanges and related equipment.
Based in Dubai in our Middle East & Africa HQ, this is a role for a true data analyst. Sitting in the Marketing team, you will be the primary leader, facilitator, and analyst of the Climate Middle East & Africa (MEA) demand management process. You will be responsible for driving the sales process by partnering with internal stakeholders to assemble customer demand plans, preparing monthly forecast reports that are presented to senior management and used for key planning decisions. Your input will enable sound decision making through report generation, data management, and data analysis.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Partnering with internal stakeholders (Sales & Marketing Managers) to build comprehensive sales forecast for plants and distribution centres
* Identifying risks/opportunities/constraints and potential solutions
* Leading, planning, and facilitating monthly meetings with the Marketing Managers, Sales Managers, Distributions Services Managers, and Directors
* Preparing reports/charts for presentation at the Pre Sales & Operations Reviews
* Analysing, presenting, and clarifying forecasts to MEA senior management at Executive meetings to enable key decision making
* Building all required sales and forecast reports and submits to appropriate plant locations. (India, Thailand, China, USA, Europe)
* Supporting internal stakeholders with ad-hoc reports and analysis
* Driving key improvement projects that update and streamline processes as to become more accurate and less time consuming
* Performing other functions as may be deemed necessary and needed to deliver the output guided by the company's vision, mission and employee policies
* Recognising and accepting Health, Safety & Environment Roles & Responsibilities as defined in Emerson's Company Policy and Procedures
* At least 5-8 years experience as a Data Analyst, preferably in a sales forecasting capacity
* A Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing or Engineering and preferably a Masters as well
* The ability to think and work independently, be curious, confident, innovative and proactive
* Excellent communication and presentation skills - you will be required to present in person to the Executive Management team, and be challenged on your work
* The ability to handle ambiguity and take pressure in your stride
* Advanced Excel skills are essential, and preferably experience with Oracle Demantra
* Above all else you will be passionate about data analytics
Emerson (NYSE: EMR) is a diversified global manufacturing and technology company. We offer a wide range of products and services in the areas of process management, climate technologies, network power, storage solutions, professional tools, appliance solutions, motor technologies, and industrial automation. Recognized widely for our engineering capabilities and management excellence, Emerson has more than 140,000 employees and approximately 265 manufacturing locations worldwide.
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