Senior Manager, Demand Planning & CPFR

Senior Manager, Demand Planning & CPFR (RELOCATION ASSISTANCE)

Job Description:

– Senior Manager of Demand Planning & CPFR.

Location:

Mebane, NC. Base Salary Rate: $ - $. Job type:
Full-time.

As part of Kidde Global Solutions Residential Fire Business Unit, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership in home fire safety, working with cutting‑edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading home fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team.

You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative, mission‑driven team, apply now: relocation assistance is available.

• We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of Demand Planning & Collaborative Planning, Forecasting & Replenishment (CPFR) to lead a team of talented professionals responsible for managing demand planning and collaborative forecasting processes for both retail and commercial customers.
• This role will oversee a team of 3 CPFR Managers who focus on retail customers and 2 Demand Planners working with commercial customers.
• The Senior Manager will be responsible for driving improvements in forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders to ensure that supply chain operations are aligned with demand and business goals.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Demand Planners and CPFR Managers, providing guidance and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Set clear performance goals for the team, regularly evaluating progress, and ensuring continuous professional development.
• Cultivate strong relationships with key internal teams (sales, marketing, supply chain, and production) and external stakeholders (customers and suppliers) to align forecasts and ensure a unified approach to demand planning.

• Oversee the demand forecasting process for both retail and commercial customer segments, ensuring accurate and timely demand plans.
• Collaborate with Demand Planners to build robust, data‑driven forecasts that reflect current trends, market conditions, and customer behaviors.
• Partner with CPFR Managers to ensure that collaborative planning efforts with retail customers lead to accurate demand signals and optimal replenishment strategies.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and lead corrective actions for improvements in forecasting processes, inventory management, and supply chain alignment.

• Lead the collaborative forecasting and replenishment activities with retail customers to ensure accurate demand signals and efficient inventory management.
• Coordinate joint planning sessions with customers to address gaps, align on key priorities, and ensure that customer needs are consistently met.
• Maintain strong relationships with retail partners to ensure their evolving needs are understood and incorporated into demand planning processes.

• Ensure that demand forecasts align with inventory targets to minimize excess stock while meeting customer demand.
• Collaborate with internal supply chain teams to align production and replenishment schedules based on forecasted demand.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management, lead‑time reduction, and supply chain efficiency.

• Develop and deliver regular reports and performance metrics to senior management, providing insights into forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and supply chain efficiency.
• Use data and analytics to assess demand patterns, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve processes and drive cost savings.

• Identify opportunities to optimize demand planning and CPFR processes,…