Sr Manager, Demand Planning
Core
Manage end-to-end demand, portfolio, and S&OP/S&OE processes to balance supply and demand, optimize inventory, and drive manufacturing build plans for a global cybersecurity company.
Role type
Senior Manager, Demand Planning & S&OP
Builds
Consensus demand and supply plans, manufacturing build plans, and optimized inventory levels.
Domain
Technology / Cybersecurity / Supply Chain
Required skills
Demand planning, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), Supply chain management, People management, Cross-functional leadership, Forecasting models, KPI management, Project management, Statistical analysis, AI-driven forecasting initiatives
Preferred skills
AI utilization for efficiency
Technologies
Planning systems, Statistical data tools, AI forecasting tools
Responsibilities
Manage demand and portfolio management teams (NPI and EOL); Develop monthly S&OP input and evaluate supply plans; Drive continuous improvements in forecast models and planning processes; Facilitate consensus demand and supply plans with business unit leadership; Run and create new forecasting models based on statistical data; Collaborate with product management, sales, and finance to address input gaps; Ensure demand and supply plans are shared at required detail and timing; Partner with contract manufacturers on key initiatives; Develop and monitor KPIs around S&OP and inventory; Manage planning activities to ensure smooth quarter-end closure.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership
