Supply Chain Planning Manager, Demand Planning
Core
Lead monthly demand planning, CPFR/S&OP operating rhythms, and strategic forecasting for a product portfolio to improve forecast accuracy and align stakeholders.
Role type
Senior Supply Chain Planning Manager (Demand Planning)
Builds
Strategic, business-aligned forecasts and consensus demand signals for bottled water products
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Bottled Water) / Supply Chain Planning
Required skills
Statistical forecasting, S&OP facilitation, cross-functional stakeholder alignment, performance reporting, team leadership, process governance, data analysis, risk escalation, system validation
Preferred skills
Lean Six Sigma certification, Master's degree in Supply Chain/Analytics, 10+ years in demand planning, 6+ years in people leadership
Technologies
Logility, statistical forecasting models, planning systems
Responsibilities
Lead the monthly demand planning cycle and ensure forecasts reflect best available inputs; Own forecast governance including documented assumptions and change reasons; Drive consensus by reconciling conflicting views across Sales, Finance, and Planning; Lead CPFR/S&OP meetings with clear objectives and action logs; Own monthly performance reporting on forecast accuracy and bias; Coach analysts on forecast quality and system maintenance; Set standards for process adherence and data integrity; Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvement initiatives.