Demand Planner (Korean Bilingual)

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Demand Planner is responsible for setting sales planning, managing goals and performance, and driving operations and business through the sales of PV modules and systems. This position reports to the Head of Residential Business or another senior personnel that the President of the Company may designate. The candidate will be based out of our Irvine, California headquarters and will be required to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in capitalizing on Hanwha Q CELLS America’s existing solar business to identify and manage:
• Research and analysis of PV market trends and customers
• Setting and managing business goals for the US market
• Monitoring overall performance and in-depth data analysis
• Managing Sales and Operations data and extracting insight
• Supporting management decisions with internal and external research and analysis
• Assist with all communications with Hanwha Q CELLS headquarters, sales entities, and manufacturing facilities in the following locations:
• Sales entities: Canada, Korea, Germany, Japan, and others
• Manufacturing facilities: US (GA), Korea, Malaysia, and China
• Assist in strategic planning for market expansion and revenue growth
• Develop effective demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
• Provide input to the supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing inventory, new products, and product phase-outs
• Closely coordinate and communicate action plans with Sales and Operations
• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy
• All other duties as assigned by the Head of Residential Business
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Previous sales and/or sales planning experience preferred (3 years)
• Strong business analysis skills, including strong MS office knowledge
• Ability to analyze and react to market trends, competitive pressures, and implications of these changes
• Bilingual in Korean is a must
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time
• Must be comfortable interfacing outside the company, including executive presentations, negotiations, and contractual review
  
  

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is headquartered in Irvine, CA, and handles sales for the North American region. It is a subsidiary of Hanwha Q CELLS Co., Ltd., one of the world´s largest and most recognized photovoltaic manufacturers for its high-performance, high-quality solar cells and modules. It is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ). Through its growing global business network spanning Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and the Middle East, the company provides excellent services and long-term partnerships to its customers in the utility, commercial, government, and residential markets. Hanwha Q CELLS is a flagship company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm, and a Top 8 business enterprise in South Korea. HQCA recently acquired Geli, a leading developer of Energy Management System software for energy storage, solar, and other renewable resources.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

Standing

20% of time

Sitting

70% of time

Walking

10% of time

Strength

Pulling

up to 10 Pounds

Pushing

up to 10 Pounds

Carrying

up to 10 Pounds

Lifting

up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Typing

F

Handling

F

Reaching

F

Agility(F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, N = Never)

Turning

F

Twisting

F

Bending

O

Crouching

O

Balancing

N

Climbing

N

Crawling

N

Kneeling

N

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.
  
  

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