Demand Planning Manager

Vantive•Deerfield, IL

1d•$116,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. We are seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead demand planning and forecasting activities across multiple business units throughout the United States and Canada. This role serves as a critical link between Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Customer Care, and Information Technology to ensure accurate demand forecasts, improve service performance, optimize inventory investments, and support profitable growth. Beyond traditional forecasting responsibilities, this position plays a key role in transforming how the business plans and makes decisions. The Demand Planning Manager will lead process improvement initiatives, support digital transformation efforts, implement planning technologies, and drive the adoption of advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, data-driven leader who enjoys solving complex business challenges and driving meaningful organizational change.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field
7+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Business Analytics, or related disciplines
Proven experience leading cross-functional projects, business transformation initiatives, and organizational change efforts
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert complex data into actionable business recommendations
Experience improving business processes and implementing sustainable governance and performance measurement frameworks
Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams and leadership groups
Strong business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience managing demand planning activities across multiple business units, product categories, or geographic regions
Experience implementing ERP, Advanced Planning Systems (APS), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), forecasting, or analytics platforms
Knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and planning automation technologies
APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or similar professional certification
Experience with SAP IBP, SAP APO, Kinaxis, Oracle, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable planning and analytics tools
Experience supporting North American operations within manufacturing, healthcare, medical device, consumer products, or industrial organizations
Experience leading digital transformation and supply chain modernization initiatives

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly demand planning and forecasting process across multiple business units in the United States and Canada
Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts aligned with commercial objectives and operational requirements
Analyze demand trends, customer behavior, market conditions, product lifecycle changes, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracy
Partner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop consensus-based demand plans
Monitor forecast performance, identify root causes of forecast variance, and implement corrective actions to improve planning effectiveness
Assess current demand planning processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and business performance
Design and implement enhanced planning processes, workflows, governance models, and reporting capabilities
Drive process standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business units
Lead cross-functional projects from opportunity identification through implementation and value realization
Develop business requirements, project plans, timelines, risk assessments, governance routines, and performance measures
Coordinate stakeholders and project activities across Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Finance, and Customer Care teams
Support strategic initiatives including product launches, business expansions, network optimization, and organizational transformation efforts
Partner with Information Technology teams to implement and optimize demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain systems
Define business requirements and support system testing, deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement activities
Develop dashboards, reporting tools, and decision-support capabilities that improve visibility and planning performance
Identify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation to improve planning accuracy and efficiency
Utilize advanced analytics to identify demand drivers, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insights
Measure and monitor the effectiveness of planning tools, digital solutions, and process improvements
Facilitate demand reviews, planning meetings, and executive presentations
Communicate assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence business decisions through data-driven insights and collaboration