Demand Planning Manager

Midea•Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Demand Planning, will lead the end-to-end forecasting process for key retail and wholesale accounts, ensuring optimal product availability, forecast accuracy, and alignment with business objectives. This role requires close collaboration across cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Sales, Order Management, and Product Division (HQ), to deliver accurate and timely demand plans. The Senior Manager will play a critical role in driving the CPFR process, preparing and leading S&OP meetings, and ensuring that supply chain decisions are supported by accurate market and sales data.

Requirements

Proficiency in forecasting tools, ERP/MRP systems, and advanced Excel; familiarity with data analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.
Strong knowledge of CPFR, S&OP, inventory management, and forecast accuracy metrics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.
Proven ability to lead teams, drive collaboration, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of delivering process improvements and operational efficiencies.
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (master’s degree preferred).
8+ years of progressive experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, or related fields, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Experience in consumer goods, appliances, or retail supply chain operations; familiarity with major U.S. retail accounts such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, and Costco.
Experience working with large datasets, statistical modeling, and predictive analytics.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Familiarity with data analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Responsibilities

Directly manage demand planning operations for major accounts such as Lowe’s, Home Depot, Walmart, and Costco.
Lead CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) meetings for assigned accounts on a weekly and/or monthly basis, with deep engagement in the entire process.
Prepare and lead weekly or monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to align forecasts, inventory, and supply strategies.
Maintain and update channel PSI, Sell-In, and Sell-Out forecasts by account.
Work closely with Product Management, Sales, Order Management, and Product Division (HQ) to gather, validate, and consolidate account-specific data.
Partner with Product Management and Sales to drive depletion strategies for aging inventory, consolidating data and providing actionable insights.
Generate reports detailing forecast accuracy, sales performance comparing target, and promotional impact; continuously refine forecasting methods.
Lead the Demand Planning team, fostering collaboration, professional development, and operational efficiency.
Utilize forecasting software and AI-driven tools to improve prediction accuracy and efficiency.
Manage various ad-hoc tasks and strategic initiatives as assigned.