EMEA Commercial PC Demand Planner **General Information** Req # WD00077101 Career area: Supply Chain Country/Region: Slovakia State: Bratislavský kraj City: Bratislava Date: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 Working time: Full-time **Additional Locations** : * Slovakia **Why Work at Lenovo** We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers. Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) . **Description and Requirements** The EMEA Demand Planning team is seeking a highly motivated Demand Planner with a strong technical background to drive demand forecasting, inventory management, and collaborative planning efforts for Commercial PC products. This role is critical in ensuring supply aligns with demand, optimizing factory planning, and minimizing excess inventory. **You'll be responsible for:** + Develop accurate, data-driven demand forecasts leveraging historical data and market trends. + Plan Low-Value Parts (LVP) for New Product Introductions (NPI) and validate automated LVP planning accuracy. + Build short-term (6 months) and long-term (18 months) demand and capacity plans, including recommending risk buys. + Check orders, compare short-term and long-term forecasts, and manage inventory strategies. + Analyze data for market guidance, track manual consumption, and manage automated LTS tracking. + Collaborate with Product Management and other teams to ensure accurate demand planning. + Plan demand for shipping, ensuring timely procurement and delivery of components. + Adjust forecasts based on demand patterns, seasonality, and pipeline metrics. + Monitor demand planning performance, prepare actionable reports, and participate in reviews. + Align demand forecasts with production and procurement plans through S&OP collaboration. + Leverage predictive analytics, machine learning, and AI for enhanced forecast accuracy. + Stay updated on market trends and competitor activities to refine demand forecasts. **You'll bring:** + English spoken & written + Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a related field. + Strong analytical skills and proficiency in advanced planning tools and data analysis. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. **We will offer you:** + 3 sick days per year + Additional vacation days + 100% sick leave compensation up to 2 months per year + A broad selection of soft / hard skills trainings and individual mentoring + Employer contribution to the Third Pillar Pension System + Life & life events insurance, fully covered by company  Base gross monthly salary from minimum 1800 EUR and above, depending on experience + variable part 12% of your annual earnings _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class._ **Additional Locations** : * Slovakia * Slovakia