Manager, Demand Planning

MANN+HUMMEL•Gastonia, NC

17d

About The Position

The Manager, Demand Planning is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the supply chain planning processes to ensure the efficient and cost-effective availability of products. This role requires strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, and the use of analytical tools to manage inventory, production schedules, and supply chain performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or a related field; Masters degree preferred
5 -7 years' minimum experience in supply/demand planning and forecasting; Automotive industry experience preferred
2 - 3 years minimum team leadership experience in a manufacturing/industrial/distribution environment with direct reports and team management responsibility
Inventory Management and Optimization, Material Planning and Logistics process knowledge required
Knowledgeable with demand planning tools such as SAP APO, GAINS, KINAXIS, etc. required
Strong MS Office skills

Nice To Haves

Lean and Six Sigma principles, Project Management and Supply Planning skills preferred

Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting: Develop, maintain, and refine demand forecasts using historical sales data, market trends, and statistical models
Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to incorporate promotional plans, market insights, and new product launches into forecasts
Inventory Management: Ensure optimal inventory levels by balancing supply and demand to minimize stockouts and overstock situations
Monitor key inventory metrics and take corrective actions as needed
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with supply chain, production, and logistics teams to ensure seamless demand and supply alignment
Communicate forecast adjustments and market insights to stakeholders to facilitate proactive decision-making
Analytics and Reporting: Analyze historical data and market dynamics to improve forecasting accuracy and demand planning processes
Prepare and present regular demand planning reports, KPls, and insights to senior management
Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance demand planning tools, systems, and methodologies
Identify inefficiencies in the demand planning process and implement solutions to improve performance
Risk Management: Identify potential demand risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions
Respond to unforeseen market changes and adjust plans accordingly
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of demand planners to achieve organizational objectives
Provide training and guidance to ensure the team stupdated on best practices and industry standards