Manager Demand Planning

What You’ll Do

The Manager, Demand Planning is responsible for building and advancing Demand Planning capabilities within the Center of Excellence (CoE) while leading a team of demand planners supporting multiple businesses and regionsThe role is accountable for developing standardized demand planning processes, governance, tools, analytics, and best practices to deliver accurate, consensus-based demand plans for mid- to long-term (SIOP) planning horizons and supporting short tem execution (S&OE)This position provides functional leadership to a team responsible for end-to-end demand planning execution, ensuring effective integration of statistical forecasting, commercial inputs, market intelligence, and product lifecycle considerations into a reliable demand signal

Demand Planning Leadership & Capability Development

Establish and deploy standardized Demand Planning processes, tools, templates, and governance frameworksBuild organizational capability in forecasting, demand analytics, scenario planning, demand adjustments, consensus demand planning and demand review effectivenessLead integration of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) considerations into the demand planning process, ensuring effective planning and governance ofNew Product Introductions (NPI), End-of-Life (EOL) transitions, SKU segmentation, portfolio optimization, and Product Complexity Reduction initiatives to improve forecast quality, inventory management, and business performance

Analytics, Performance & Continuous Improvement

Own Demand Planning performance metrics including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, MAPE, Forecast Value Add, and forecast stabilityEstablish robust root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action processes to improve forecasting performanceDevelop dashboards, reporting solutions, and analytics to provide actionable planning insights

Team Leadership & People Management

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focusProvide regular coaching, mentoring, and feedback to enhance technical expertise, problem-solving capabilities, and leadership readiness within the teamEnsure effective workload balancing, resource allocation, and succession planning to support business growth and evolving organizational needs

Qualifications

Requirement:

Bachelor’s degree EngineeringMaster’s degree preferred in in Supply Chain Management, Operations12+ years of expereicne in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, SIOP/IBP, Forecasting, or a related function

Skills

Demonstrated experience leading demand planning teams and driving planning transformation initiativesStrong Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management, NPI/EOL processes, SKU segmentation, and portfolio managementExperience working in global, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholders and business unitsProven expertise in leading and developing teams, driving cross-functional collaboration, and managing complex projectsCPIM or equivalent certification preferredExperience with planning systems such as Kinaxis, Demantra, SAP IBP, Anaplan, or equivalent toolsStrong analytical skills with expertise in forecasting methodologies, statistical modeling, and scenario planningAdvanced proficiency in SIOP processes, ERP systems, BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Kinaxis), and Microsoft Excel/PowerPointStrong attention to detail, data accuracy, and process governanceStrong people leadership, coaching, and talent development skillsExceptional stakeholder management and influencing capabilitiesStrategic mindset combined with strong operational execution and decision-making abilityExcellent communication, facilitation, and executive presentation skillsProven ability to lead through ambiguity, drive change, and build high-performing teamsLead continuous improvement initiatives focused on data quality, planning efficiency, automation, and business value creation