Demand Planning Manager

Position: Demand Planning Manager - The Toro Company
The
** Demand Manager, IBP
** for the Residential & Landscape Contractor (RLC) business unit is a working manager responsible for leading the development, alignment, and delivery of accurate demand plans supporting operational, financial, and strategic objectives across a 24–36‑month horizon. This role oversees RLC’s demand consensus process and ensures cross‑functional accountability for forecast accuracy and forecast‑value improvement. The position partners closely with Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Planning, and Product Teams within the RLC portfolio to translate market intelligence, POS insights, promotional plans, channel dynamics, and historical performance into a reliable demand signal.
* This role will be based at the Bloomington, MN Toro's International Corporate Headquarters.  Fully remote is not available at this time.
* The current team works 3-days on campus, with optional 2-days remote.
* Typical office environment as it pertains to lighting, temperature, and noise level when in administrative/operations offices.
* Lead the monthly RLC Demand Consensus process, ensuring alignment across Marketing, Sales, Finance, and Supply Chain.
* Own the family‑level demand plan for 24–36 months and ensure SKU‑level forecast quality within the cumulative lead‑time horizon.
* Guide, mentor, and develop RLC-focused demand planning analysts.
* Ensure full adherence to enterprise IBP standards and the RLC business unit’s planning calendar.

Lead demand planning for RLC new product introductions, including pre‑launch volumes and ramp curves.
* Work is project-oriented and project tasks/projects plans must be defined by employee
* Lead projects with cross-functional teams who search for creative ways to elevate the capabilities of quality parts to meet business needs, while ensuring cost savings
* Understand company goals and practices and apply them when resolving a variety of problems
* Receives only general instructions on new work
* Visible role that requires signification interaction and influence with commodity managers, sourcing leaders, engineers, business units and operations leadership
* Typical office environment as it pertains to lighting, temperature, and noise level when in administrative / operations offices.
* Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and mouse, and to handle other computer components.
* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Analytics, or related field.
* 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning.
* Knowledge of advanced planning tools.
* Expertise in forecasting methods, data modeling, and demand planning best practices.
* Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills and advanced Excel.
* Excellent communication and influence skills.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
*** Competitive Salary*** **–
** A reasonable salary estimate is $104,000-$130,000 for this opportunity.
The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the One@Work app, formerly the Even app.
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