Demand Planning Manager

📋 Description

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

• Lead 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; initiate corrective measures and foster a culture of continuous improvement in forecasting effectiveness.

• Collaborate with Supply Planning to guarantee that demand signals are transformed into viable supply plans and proactively identify demand/supply discrepancies.

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

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

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

• Assist in the onboarding of new customers and the planning of product launches by developing demand assumptions and ramp-up strategies.

• Execute additional responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Proven experience in leading or participating in a structured S&OP process.

• Proficiency in ERP systems is mandatory; experience with INFOR/SyteLine is highly desirable.

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

• APICS CPIM or IBF CPF certification is preferred.

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

• ASCM CPIM certification is preferred.

• A demonstrated career ambition with a history of professional growth and increasing responsibilities; highly promotable with the potential for broader leadership roles in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

🏝️ Benefits

• A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be included as part of the compensation package.

• A comprehensive and competitive benefits package aimed at supporting employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success.