Supply Chain Demand Manager
GS Precision Inc•Brattleboro, VT
•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite
About The Position
The Supply Chain Demand Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing demand forecasts and planning processes to ensure product availability, inventory efficiency, and alignment between sales, marketing, operations, and supply teams. This role drives accurate demand sensing, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes, and continuous improvement in forecast accuracy to support business growth, cost control, and customer service levels.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field (master’s or relevant certification preferred).
- 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or related roles (aerospace experience manufacturing preferred).
- Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy and leading or contributing to S&OP processes.
- ERP/MRP, S&OP ownership, advanced Excel/analytics, and executive communication.
- Strong analytical skills
- Highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.
Nice To Haves
- master’s or relevant certification preferred
- aerospace experience manufacturing preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and refine statistical and consensus-based demand forecasts across product lines, channels, and regions.
- Lead the S&OP / IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process, facilitating cross-functional alignment on demand plans, assumptions, and risks.
- Analyze historical sales data, market trends, promotional plans, seasonality, new product introductions, and external factors to improve forecast accuracy.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to gather insights, challenge assumptions, and produce a single source of truth for demand.
- Monitor forecast performance (e.g., MAPE, bias, accuracy by segment) and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
- Manage demand-related inventory strategies, safety stock recommendations, and risk mitigation for stockouts or excess inventory.
- Support new product launches, product lifecycle changes, and discontinuations with robust demand planning.
- Identify and quantify demand risks and opportunities; communicate scenarios and recommendations to leadership.
- Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, tools, and data quality; leverage advanced analytics, AI/ML forecasting where applicable.
- Prepare and present demand plan reviews, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.
- Partner with supply planning to balance demand and supply constraints and support capacity and inventory decisions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
- Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- 401k Matching Retirement Plan
- Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Prescription Safety Glasses Program
- Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
- Bereavement Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
