Demand Planning Manager

FUCHS Group • Harvey, IL

11d • $120,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Demand Planning Manager reports to the Sr. Supply Chain Manager and plays a vital role in Supply Chain, with key involvement in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Inventory Accuracy. The manager develops and measures demand plans using pre-plan analysis and statistical forecasting, and serves as the primary contact for sales forecast issues. The position facilitates S&OP activities and communication, including leading the monthly Demand Review Meeting, and tracks forecast performance against actuals to identify deviations and lead corrective action.

The role is the subject matter expert for the GIB Demand Planning Tool and analyzes and refines mid- to long-term demand workflows to support customer expectations and continuous process improvement. It requires developing strong working relationships and communication with commercial teams, customers, team members, and functional colleagues. The manager also reports on monthly key performance indicators and identifies opportunities to improve forecast accuracy and inventory range of coverage. Occasional travel of approximately 5% is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or another related supply chain field.
• At least 5 years of experience working with demand forecast plans or analysis, supply chain, accounting, or sales perspectives.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel and excellent quantitative and data analysis skills.
• ERP planning experience; SAP is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with accuracy, timeliness, reliability, adaptability, and responsiveness.
• Ability to travel occasionally, approximately 5%.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a high-performance team is strongly preferred.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Team- and people-oriented approach, professionalism, and a can-do attitude.
• Leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-plan analysis and statistical forecasting using sales and customer input, new product launches, new customers, product and marketing promotions, and historical data.
• Facilitate and support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) activities, meetings, and communication, including running the monthly Demand Review Meeting (DRM).
• Track and measure forecast-versus-actual performance, analyze deviations, and lead corrective action.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for the GIB Demand Planning Tool.
• Analyze and refine mid- to long-term demand workflow processes to improve delivery against customer expectations and continually improve the process.
• Develop effective relationships and communication with commercial teams, customers, team members, and functional colleagues; communication may include customers, carriers, managers, and team members.
• Act as the primary contact for sales forecast (demand plan) issues.
• Report on monthly key performance indicators and monitor opportunities to improve inventory accuracy and range of coverage.
• Coach, mentor, and train as part of providing leadership.
• Travel occasionally, approximately 5%.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; stated salary range is $120,000 to $130,000, with actual pay depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.
• Excellent compensation package.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits.
• Challenging and rewarding working environment with opportunities to develop and grow professionally.
• Opportunity to work on projects that expand experience and challenge abilities in the global marketplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager