Sr. Manager, Demand Planning
About The Position
At Bloom Energy, our vision for a world powered by clean, reliable, and affordable energy is more than just a dream—we’re making it reality. For over two decades, we’ve been at the forefront of the global energy transition, pioneering solutions that empower critical industries to thrive in a rapidly digitizing, energy-intensive world. From revolutionizing power for AI-driven data centers to ensuring resilience for hospitals, electric grids, manufacturing facilities, and utilities, our solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) and solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEC) technologies are redefining what’s possible by delivering energy abundance for all. With more than 30,000 fuel cell modules deployed worldwide, we are the trusted partner for Fortune 100 companies and innovators alike. Our cutting-edge solutions enable unparalleled “time-to-power” capabilities, reliability, and sustainability, ensuring our customers remain ahead in a world where soaring energy demand and intensifying energy scarcity are rapidly becoming the new norm. At Bloom, we thrive on collaboration, bold thinking, and relentless innovation. We believe that, together, we can create a brighter, more sustainable future while tackling the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Bloom Energy, a solid oxide fuel cell company, is looking for a Sr. Manager of Demand Planning to join its world-class team. This individual should be a dynamic professional who is looking for a rewarding future in one of today’s most exciting technologies. This role will report to Vice President of Business Operations and based in San Jose, CA . This is a fully on-site, in office role 5 days a week. The Senior Manager of Demand Planning will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment of supply chain operations with Bloom Energy’s strategic goals. This individual will lead the development and execution of demand planning processes to support sales, supply chain, and customer success initiatives. The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Bloom Energy’s mission is to make clean, reliable energy affordable for everyone in the world. The company’s product, the Bloom Energy Server, delivers highly reliable and resilient, always-on electric power that is clean, cost-effective, and ideal for microgrid applications. Bloom’s customers include many Fortune 100 companies and leaders in manufacturing, data centers, healthcare, retail, higher education, utilities, and other industries. For more information, visit www.bloomenergy.com
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
- 8 –12 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles, preferably in energy or manufacturing sectors.
- Expertise in demand planning software and ERP systems; advanced Excel skills required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in statistical forecasting methods.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills; ability to influence cross-functional teams.
- Proven track record of driving process improvements and delivering measurable results.
- Creative problem-solving and ability to work with ambiguity
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for Bloom Energy products and services using historical data, market trends, and sales input.
- Implement planning tools to improve forecast accuracy.
- Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Installations and Client Delivery teams to align demand plans with revenue targets and customer commitments.
- Collaborate with Finance and Supply Chain to ensure inventory optimization and cost efficiency.
- Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts and production schedules.
- Identify risks and opportunities in demand planning and develop mitigation strategies.
- Develop dashboards and KPIs to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory health, and service levels.
- Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support strategic decision-making.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
