Demand Planning Manager

📋 Description

• Create, sustain, and enhance the enterprise demand plan by integrating inputs from sales, marketing, and customer data to generate a unified forecast.

• Oversee the demand review process within the monthly S&OP cycle, ensuring cross-functional alignment among Sales, Operations, and Finance.

• Act as the main point of contact for the Sales team regarding forecast requirements, new product launches, promotions, and demand fluctuations.

• Track forecast accuracy and bias metrics; implement corrective measures and foster a culture of continuous improvement in forecasting performance.

• Collaborate with Supply Planning to ensure that demand signals are converted into achievable supply plans and proactively identify demand/supply gaps.

• Enhance and maintain demand planning tools, models, and ERP-based forecasting modules, partnering with the Planning Systems Manager on system upgrades.

• Evaluate market trends, customer order behaviors, and historical data to improve statistical forecasting models.

• Prepare and deliver demand plan summaries and KPI dashboards to senior leadership during S&OP reviews.

• Assist with new customer onboarding and product launch planning by formulating demand assumptions and ramp plans.

• Execute other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or a related discipline is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in demand planning, sales forecasting, or S&OP within a manufacturing or industrial setting.

• Proven experience in leading or engaging in a formal S&OP process.

• Proficiency in ERP systems is essential; experience with INFOR/SyteLine is highly preferred.

• Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is required for reporting and dashboard utilization.

• APICS CPIM or IBF CPF certification is preferred.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools are necessary.

• A demonstrated ambition for career advancement with a history of growth and increasing responsibilities; highly promotable with the capability to assume broader leadership roles within a dynamic, high-growth organization.

🏝️ Benefits

• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package tailored to support the well-being, growth, and long-term success of our employees.

• Health insurance

• Retirement plans