Account Supply Responsible

## About this opportunity The ASR: * Is accountable for end-to-end delivery from a Supply perspective, advising and influencing stakeholders across the Supply Chain. * Designs optimal Customer/Contract Supply Chains that meet customer demand, comply with laws and regulations and align with the Supply Strategy, with risks assessed. * Brings the Supply Chain into execution after design, continuously monitoring, controlling and optimizing it through to project closure. * Resolves misalignment between customer commitments and Supply capabilities, especially where poor forecasting creates cost, inventory and delivery risks. * Works cross-functionally, influencing without formal authority and driving data-based decisions, risk ownership and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Sales Forecasting and Demand * Lead and facilitate monthly Account S&OP and drive demand sensing and shaping. * Advocate for customer forecasts to be specified in customer contracts. * Proactively lead and guide accounts in collecting and analyzing forecast input. * Ensure assumptions, reasons, risks and opportunities behind forecasted demand are documented and presented to the Market Area Demand Manager. * Analyze recent forecasting performance and recommend improvements based on implications for customers and suppliers. Supply Chain Design and Preparation * Create and assess Supply Chain Delivery Plans and associated budgets. * Advise Core 3 on optimal delivery resources (products, services, people) to select or create the best Supply Chain setup. * Identify Supply Chain delivery resource needs and analyze risks; create and update mitigation plans. * Promote and execute the Supply Strategy, including explaining financial consequences of forecast inaccuracy and non-standard portfolios. * Gatekeep and influence supply-critical terms and conditions in customer contracts to mitigate Supply Chain risks and financial impact. * Support and gatekeep the product substitution process towards the CU. Establishment, Execution and Closure * Initiate and secure Supply Chain set-up, involving Supply Chain Design and Control where needed. * Assess Supply Chain readiness for initial execution and establish performance metrics. * Secure execution in line with the Supply Chain Delivery Plan; consolidate progress updates to the account and project team. * Manage request for expedited hardware delivery, act on issues or deviations, and monitor inventory, stock and overall Supply Chain performance. * Trigger improvements to remove roadblocks and ensure clear handover to ODM (Order Delivery Manager) for delivery execution. * Summarize and evaluate Supply Chain performance and solution; close the Supply Chain for the project/program. * Secure product take-back and buy-back opportunities and create a final Supply Chain report with lessons learned and financial impact. Leadership and Ways of Working * Establish, lead and support virtual teams towards set goals and aligned with Ericsson Values and Behaviors * Manage and influence customer stakeholders and internal stakeholders across sales, delivery and Supply. * Strengthen Ericsson’s position by linking sales ambition with Supply reality. * Take responsibility for health, safety and well-being, supporting a safe work environment and Target Zero and enabling people to thrive at work and in life. ## Skills and Experience * End-to-end Supply Chain expertise (design, execution, optimization). * Advanced stakeholder management and influencing skills (internal and customer-facing). * Demand forecasting and S&OP leadership, including demand shaping and insights. * Risk management and mitigation planning. * Commercial and financial acumen (cost, terms and conditions, business case impacts). * Proven ability to lead virtual teams and manage complex projects or programs. * AI-enabled decision-making and predictive planning * Integrated Business Planning (IBP) ownership * Digital...