Supply and Demand Planning Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop and enhance the S&OP and master production scheduling processes.

• Ensure that factory output aligns with both short- and long-term customer demands while maintaining optimal inventory levels.

• Integrate sales orders, forecasts, and business objectives into the Master Production Schedule.

• Coordinate raw materials, equipment, labor, and capacity to fulfill customer delivery commitments.

• Analyze risks and constraints in the Master Production Schedule and create mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with Sales and Finance to synchronize forecast plans.

• Maintain raw material and finished goods inventory within target levels.

• Ensure accuracy in ERP across planning and inventory transactions.

• Enhance data quality, planning processes, and reporting visibility.

• Identify opportunities for inventory reduction and develop cost-saving initiatives.

• Assist in periodic inventory counts and audits.

• Lead the production planning team in formulating daily and weekly production schedules.

• Analyze, organize, record, and publish KPI graphs for planning and purchasing on a weekly or monthly basis.

• Direct both short- and long-term departmental planning strategies.

• Balance trade-offs among customer demand, capacity, inventory, and service performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

• 5-10 years of experience in materials management, manufacturing, operations, or hardware development.

• Strong background in planning within materials, manufacturing, and engineering settings.

• Proficient in forecasting and inventory management skills, including determining MOQ, safety stock, and reorder points.

• Experience in developing executive summaries and presenting them to leadership.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Experience with MRP/ERP systems; knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is preferred.

• Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes.

• Familiarity with manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment methodologies.

• Background in low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments.

• Proficient in MS Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, and detail-oriented skills.

• Ability to navigate complexity, resolve conflicts, work independently, collaborate across functions, and adapt to changing situations.

• Capability to articulate thoughts clearly both verbally and in writing in English.

• MBA is preferred.

• APICS professional certification is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonuses

• Pre-IPO equity

• Opportunities for growth and development

• Collaboration and learning directly from senior leaders

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities