Networking Demand Planning Sr. Manager

Networking Demand Planning Sr. Manager This role has been designed as 'Hybrid' with a requirement that you will work on average 2 days per week from an HPE office. Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We know varied backgrounds are valued and succeed here. We have the flexibility to manage our work and personal needs. We make bold moves, together, and are a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE. Job Description: Defines and drives high-impact, long-term business strategies and demand planning initiatives to support organizational objectives, operational efficiency, and business growth. Partners with senior leadership to align demand forecasts, supply chain strategies, resource planning, and business priorities. Leads data-driven analyses to evaluate business performance, anticipate demand trends, identify operational risks, and develop strategic recommendations. Oversees cross-functional planning initiatives and ensures effective collaboration across Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Sales, and other business functions. Drives continuous improvement, planning system optimization, and operational transformation to enhance forecasting accuracy, resource utilization, and overall supply chain performance. Management Level Definition Applies expert subject matter knowledge to lead teams and manage complex business and operational challenges within established organizational policies. Manages experienced individual contributors and/or people managers, with accountability for team performance, workforce development, operational results, and strategic objectives. Provides leadership and direction across demand planning activities, establishes team goals and performance expectations, and ensures alignment with business priorities. Acts as a key advisor to senior management on demand planning strategies, operational performance, process improvements, and long-term business objectives. Leads organizational change, develops talent, and ensures the appropriate tools, resources, and capabilities are available to achieve business results. Responsibilities • Lead and oversee demand planning operations and strategies for the Networking business, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and supply chain priorities. • Develop and execute long-term demand planning strategies to support business growth, operational efficiency, and supply chain performance. • Manage and develop demand planning teams, providing leadership, coaching, performance management, and career development. • Oversee demand forecasting, planning processes, and business performance analysis to improve forecast accuracy and operational effectiveness. • Leverage multiple planning systems and analytical tools to support demand forecasting, scenario planning, and data-driven decision-making. • Partner with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, Operations, and Business Planning, to align demand plans with business objectives. • Lead complex data analysis, forecasting, and reporting initiatives to identify demand trends, risks, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate demand planning effectiveness, forecasting accuracy, and operational performance. • Drive improvements in planning