Manager of Demand Planning
Core
Strategic and operational leader responsible for building and executing a best-in-class demand planning function to drive forecast accuracy, improve customer service levels, and enable efficient inventory and supply chain execution.
Role type
Manager of Demand Planning
Builds
Reliable and unbiased demand signals across time horizons for a global consumer packaged goods company
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Snacks) / Supply Chain Planning
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Statistical forecasting, S&OP process integration (Steps 2 & 3), ERP and Advanced Planning Systems (APS), cross-functional leadership, data integrity management, risk quantification, SKU-level analysis, continuous improvement initiatives
Preferred skills
Master's degree in sciences or business, experience with Blue Yonder or Kinaxis
Technologies
ERP, Advanced Planning Systems (APS), Blue Yonder, Kinaxis
Responsibilities
Lead ownership of the demand planning process with accountability for forecast accuracy and bias targets; Serve as process owner for driving disciplined and structured demand consensus reviews; Manage all forecast handoffs and alignment with supply planning and execution teams; Provide Step 2 and Step 3 S&OP inputs ensuring data integrity and actionable insights at the account/channel and SKU level; Drive collaboration with sales, marketing, and customers via the 30/60/90 forecasting process; Deliver account-level reporting and insights including risks, gaps to plan, and forecast opportunities; Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the demand planning function to enhance forecasting processes and tools
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
