Demand Planning Manager

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position will have 1 direct report currently – Demand Planning Analyst

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain statistically driven demand forecasts and consensus plans across a 3–36 month horizon aligned to business and strategic objectives.


• Lead the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) Demand Review, driving alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Customer Service, and Executive Leadership.


• Partner cross-functionally to incorporate market intelligence, promotions, customer insights, and sales trends into demand plans.


• Monitor forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and implement actions to improve accuracy and reduce bias.


• Establish and evolve demand planning governance, methodologies, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Analyze and communicate key metrics (forecast accuracy/bias, service levels, inventory turns, product/channel performance) to inform decisions.


• Provide executive insights, scenario analysis, and recommendations to support budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range planning.


• Collaborate with supply chain and operations partners to align production, inventory, new product launches, and strategic initiatives—including inventory optimization and growth opportunities.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Data Analytics/Data Science or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.


• 5 or more years of experience in demand planning, forecasting or a related field in a manufacturing environment.


• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).


• Experience with data analytics and forecasting tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, or creating dashboards via Excel.


• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving capabilities, with a solid understanding of inventory management principles and a results-driven mindset.


• Effective communication and collaboration with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment.


• Experience with ERP systems and demand planning tools


• Experience with SQL and relational data bases


• IBP or S&OP experience is preferred but not required
  

TRAVEL EXPECTED:

• 10-20% for site visits and meetings