Demand Planning Manager

DeLallo•Mount Pleasant, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading the development, management, and continuous improvement of the company’s demand forecasting and planning processes within a fast-paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), manufacturing, and food distribution environment. This role ensures accurate, data-driven forecasts that balance customer service levels, inventory optimization, production efficiency, and product shelf-life constraints. The Demand Planning Manager translates cross-functional inputs into actionable demand and supply plans while leading the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. As a leader within the supply chain organization, this role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Purchasing, and Production, while also developing and mentoring the demand planning team and driving best-in-class planning capabilities. 100% on site in New Stanton/Mount Pleasant Area

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or forecasting within a CPG environment (food industry strongly preferred)
Proven experience managing SKU-level forecasts across multiple retailers and sales channels
Experience leading or owning S&OP / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes
Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and external partners
Experience with new product launches, promotional forecasting, and innovation pipelines
Experience working with retailer POS data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, or retailer portals)
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, Power Query, forecasting models)
Experience with ERP and demand planning systems (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle)
Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret: POS data, Shipment history, Promotional lift, Seasonal trends
Proven ability to lead S&OP / IBP processes and facilitate cross-functional alignment
Strong leadership and team development capabilities
Ability to translate sales pipelines and promotional plans into actionable forecasts
Experience improving forecast accuracy and driving KPI-based performance management
Ability to balance customer service levels, inventory investment, and operational constraints
Strong business acumen, with the ability to connect demand plans to financial outcomes
Strong understanding of food CPG and distribution dynamics, including: Retailer replenishment processes and lead times, Promotional calendars and trade spend management, Shelf resets and product lifecycle management, Perishability and shelf-life considerations, Co-manufacturing and supplier constraints
Ability to balance freshness, service levels, and operational efficiency in a perishable environment
Hands-on leader who can build and adjust forecasts while guiding a team
Comfortable working with incomplete or imperfect data
Strong partnership mindset with sales leaders and key account managers
High attention to detail with the ability to manage rapidly changing priorities
Effective problem-solving in time-sensitive, high-variability environments
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to scale processes, tools, and team capabilities in a growing organization

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications are a plus: APICS / ASCM CPIM (Certified in Production & Inventory Management), APICS / ASCM CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional), IBF CPF (Certified Professional Forecaster)
Prior experience leading or mentoring team members is strongly preferred
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and manage statistical and consensus-based demand forecasts at SKU, customer, and channel level
As a people manager with direct reports/team - Lead, mentor, and develop the demand planning team; establish best practices and scalable processes
Lead the monthly S&OP / IBP process, ensuring alignment across demand, supply, financial, and operational plans
Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to incorporate promotions, seasonality, new product launches, and customer-specific programs into forecasts
Utilize retailer POS data (e.g., Nielsen, IRI, retailer portals) to enhance forecast accuracy and demand insights
Partner with Purchasing and Production to align forecasts with raw material availability, manufacturing capacity, and production scheduling
Translate demand forecasts into actionable purchasing, production, and distribution plans
Incorporate shelf-life limitations, spoilage risk, and freshness requirements into all planning decisions
Optimize inventory levels to balance service levels, working capital, and waste/shrink reduction
Analyze forecast performance & accuracy and lead continuous improvement initiatives
Identify demand and supply risks (e.g., variability, promotions, constraints, disruptions) and develop mitigation strategies
Define, track, and report KPIs including forecast accuracy, service levels, fill rates, inventory turns, and spoilage
Drive data integrity and enhance forecasting tools, systems, and reporting capabilities
Support rapid SKU growth, innovation pipelines, and evolving business needs

Benefits

Competitive wages
Bi-weekly pay
401k with company match
Paid time off (can be cashed out in lieu of time off, if desired)
Paid holidays off: New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental and Vision
Hospital Indemnity
Term Life Insurance
Pre-tax spending accounts
Free flu shots (all employees)
Short- term and Long-term disability
Accident
Employee Assistance Program (Counseling, Legal, Financial, Work/Life)
Career Advancement Opportunities to transfer to other locations or departments
Individualized Leadership Training Opportunities
Individualized Intern Development
Referral Program
On-Line Purchase Discount