Demand Planning Manager

Main Function

• Manage the allocation of materials from vendor to customer

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years related experience
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Proficiency with supply planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Kinaxis, Anaplan) and Excel.
• Effective communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Planning
• Operations/Logistics/Procurement
• Marketing/Sales
• Finance
• Customer Service

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Take ownership of the demand signal for all Retail sales. Create and continuously refine accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market insights, and key business assumptions.
• Manage, coach and develop a team.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to drive alignment and consensus as part of the S&OP process.
• Partner with Supply Planners to coordinate information on new product launches, product discontinuations, and inventory availability to ensure alignment between supply and demand.
• Lead demand review meetings with cross-functional teams, leveraging customer insights and retail data to develop accurate, SKU-level forecasts.
• Analyze retailer-provided CPFRs and ladder plans to deliver actionable, data-driven recommendations to buyers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and explain forecast variances by evaluating sales trends and conducting root cause analysis; adjust forecast based on evolving market and business conditions.
• Apply analytical tools and forecasting best practices to continuously improve forecast accuracy and reduce forecast bias.
• Deliver actionable insights to support inventory planning, including recommendations for new product introductions, product phase-outs, and customer-specific action plans.
• Support financial planning cycles by contributing to budget and trend forecasting processes.

The base salary range for this position is $ to $; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, annual discretionary salary increases and bonuses. Employees receive paid company holidays, paid time off, and access to company-paid training. Optional benefits include tuition reimbursement, a 529 college savings plan, pet insurance, legal and  coverage, and other voluntary insurance plans.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing