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Demand Planning Manager

We are looking for a Demand Planning Manager to lead forecasting and planning ac...

Location

United States , Fletcher

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analysis, or a closely related function
Strong knowledge of supply chain management principles, including demand forecasting, production planning, and customer demand planning
Experience working in cross-functional planning environments with exposure to finance, sales, operations, and regional supply chain teams
Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets, interpret market trends, and translate findings into actionable plans
Familiarity with budgeting and forecasting processes that support operational and commercial decision-making
Knowledge of structured planning practices, departmental standard operating procedures, and continuous improvement methods
APQP exposure is valued where product planning and launch coordination are part of the broader supply chain process

Job Responsibility

Build and maintain demand plans by evaluating historical sales data, customer projections, seasonal patterns, and broader market activity
Create and refine statistical forecasts while incorporating commercial insights from sales and marketing to produce balanced, realistic outlooks
Lead regional sales and operations planning discussions, driving alignment on forecast assumptions, supply considerations, and response plans
Assess the impact of product introductions, lifecycle changes, and market developments to support forward-looking planning decisions
Partner closely with sales, operations, regional supply chain, marketing, and finance teams to connect demand plans with broader business objectives
Track planning metrics and forecast performance, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, responsiveness, and overall process effectiveness
Recognize potential demand fluctuations such as surges, seasonality, or customer-driven changes and coordinate mitigation actions with relevant stakeholders
Support scenario planning and escalation activities when risks or major forecast shifts could affect operational execution or customer service
Coordinate regional SOP meetings (market offer, sales planning, sales review, & regional SOP's ensure alignment on unconstrained demand forecasts and mitigation plans

What we offer

Medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Demand Planning Manager

The Manager, Demand Planning for HEYDUDE is responsible for leading digital dema...

Location

United States , Westwood

Salary:

117000.00 - 127000.00 USD / Year

Crocs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, planning, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in demand planning, analytics, buying, or forecasting-related roles
Strong understanding of demand planning, supply chain, and S&OP/IBP principles
Advanced analytical skills with expertise in Excel
experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred
Demonstrated ability to translate complex data into clear insights for cross-functional partners
Experience partnering across Digital and Direct-to-Consumer business models preferred
Strong collaboration and communication skills in highly cross-functional environments
Proven ability to lead processes, drive continuous improvement, and influence decision making through data

Job Responsibility

Drive accurate, timely style/color-level forecasts aligned to financial targets and business strategies
Manage pre-season and in-season demand planning processes, incorporating historical trends, assortment strategies, and productivity benchmarks
Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Merchandising, and Supply to align revenue plans, identify risks/opportunities, and optimize outcomes
Track business performance through weekly, monthly, and seasonal analysis, leading demand reviews and contributing to S&OP processes
Lead AOP and quarterly forecast development, partnering with commercial and finance teams to align revenue assumptions
Evaluate inventory positioning, sell-through trends, and Weeks on Hand (WOH) to inform forward planning and mitigate risk
Communicate insights and recommendations through executive and operational reporting, translating complex analytics into actionable direction
Innovate planning processes by advancing BI reporting, system capabilities, and adoption of data-driven decision making

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life and AD&D insurance
Short and long-term disability coverage
Paid time off
Employee assistance
Participation in a 401k program that includes company match
Additional voluntary benefits
Eligibility to participate in a company incentive program

Fulltime

Demand Planning Manager

Lead end-to-end planning across two manufacturing plants to ensure demand-supply...

Location

India , Vadodara

Salary:

Not provided

Randstad

Expiration Date

August 07, 2026

Requirements

Strong knowledge of S&OP / SIOP frameworks
Multi-plant planning experience
Data-driven decision making
Stakeholder management (Sales vs Operations alignment)
ERP/MRP expertise

Job Responsibility

Own and drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Sales, Inventory, Operations Planning (SIOP) cycle
Validate and challenge demand forecasts with Sales/Marketing
Convert demand into feasible production plans across both plants
Optimize capacity utilization, inventory levels (RM, WIP, FG), and lead times
Decide which plant produces what (load balancing)
Optimize cost vs service trade-offs between plants
Manage inter-plant dependencies and constraints
Guide plant PPC teams on monthly/weekly production plans and material planning (MRP)
Track key KPIs: OTDC, OTIF, Plan adherence, Inventory turns, Capacity utilization
Run daily review calls with both plants

Fulltime

Demand Planning Manager

As a key player, you will enable a collaborative and efficient IBP (S&OP and S&O...

Location

Japan , 東京23区

Salary:

8000000.00 - 10000000.00 JPY / Year

Randstad

Expiration Date

October 08, 2026

Requirements

Proven experience in consumer goods supply chain planning & demand forecasting
Proven IBP & demand planning process design/implementation
Senior stakeholder engagement & leadership influence
Strong analytical & data proficiency
ERP/supply chain data platform mastery
Expertise in demand forecasting/IBP operations
Team management experience
Demand planning tools (SAP APO/OMP preferred)

Job Responsibility

Championing end-to-end corporate IBP & S&OE cycle execution
Embedding cross-functional commercial/operational strategy alignment
Leading short/long-term SKU demand forecasting
Driving forecast accuracy collaboration with Market teams
Overseeing monthly governance and corrective actions
Pioneering innovative forecasting technologies

What we offer

健康保険
厚生年金保険
雇用保険
賞与10%

Fulltime

Demand Planning Manager

Due to promotion within the team, ELEMIS are looking for a Demand Planning Manag...

Location

United Kingdom , Filton

Salary:

Not provided

ELEMIS

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Technical planning skills, preferably within an FMCG environment
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into high-level analysis and demand planning
Ability to use technology tools that facilitate cross-functional collaboration
Strong attention to detail, focuses effort on data accuracy and integrity to deliver the results efficiently
Collaborative approach, able to work cross functionally and bring people together to deliver results
Demonstrated ability to coach team members, building skills and capability within the team, with particular focus on succession planning
Influencing stakeholders (both internal and external) towards desired business outcomes

Job Responsibility

Lead and govern the Global Demand Planning process, ensuring activities are executed on time, to the required quality standards, and in line with business objectives
Evaluate the impact of market changes, commercial initiatives, and incremental growth opportunities on the Global Demand Plan, providing clear scenario analysis and recommendations
Proactively identify, analyse, and mitigate demand risks and opportunities to protect service, revenue, and inventory performance
Develop and drive a consensus-based Global Demand Plan through structured cross-functional collaboration, optimising the balance between market opportunity and supply network capability
Partner with cross-functional teams to manage the demand impact of new product launches, discontinuations, promotions, and key events, ensuring accurate integration into the Global Demand Plan
Own and continuously improve the Global New Product Demand Planning process, collaborating closely with New Product Development, Brand, Marketing, Commercial, and the wider Global Planning team
Define, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), providing actionable insights to support performance improvement and decision-making
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning tools, reporting, processes, capability, and ways of working to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and operational excellence goals
Support the S&OP Manager in the ongoing evolution and governance of the S&OP Demand Review process, ensuring alignment and transparency across all regions
Support the Global Gifting Planner in ensuring that gifting Critical Paths are maintained, tracked, and clearly communicated to all relevant stakeholders

What we offer

Hybrid working: We work three days per week in office (Filton location) and two days per week from home
Flexitime: We operate with core hours (10am - 4pm), which means you can be flexible on your finish and start time
Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L'OCCITANE Group products (including L'Occitane, Erborian and more)
Excellent well-being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service
Company Pension Scheme
Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards

Fulltime

Demand Planning Manager

Microsoft’s Cloud business is expanding, and the Cloud Supply Chain (CSCP) organ...

Location

United States , Redmond

Salary:

96500.00 - 188400.00 USD / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Information Technology (IT), Business, Operations, Finance, Accounting, Data Science, or related field AND 4+ years supply chain, inventory management or sales operations experience, preferably in planning (demand/supply/forecasting), cloud industry experience, infrastructure, data science, and/or channel management experience OR equivalent experience
Minimum of 5 years in demand forecasting or supply chain planning in Cloud computing forecasting or IT hardware supply chain
MS/MBA preferred
Experience in leading consensus demand planning process, and a proven track record of executing demand planning processes
Experience working with Product / Engineering Groups Cloud / high tech supply chain experience is a plus
Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role
Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud background check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter

Job Responsibility

Managing rolling 24-month cloud consumption forecast / plan for internal and external customers via a combination of statistical modeling and consensus demand planning
Lead consensus demand planning process with Engineering Group, Customers, Finance, Field Sales, and Data Science teams to develop a rolling 24-month forecast as part of monthly planning process
Manage demand for high priority events across Standard Compute
Identify macro / micro industry trends affecting demand
Own and report forecast accuracy, forecast bias and value-add metrics for your customers / business segments
Explain drivers of month-over-month change, and corresponding financial impact
Partner with Data Science and Data Engineering teams to continuously improve forecasting models, and with center-of-excellence to improve processes
Partner with analytics team for automating reports and building management dashboards
Perform ad-hoc analysis for critical business needs
Bring in thought leadership to help management in building vision, and aligning with stakeholders

What we offer

Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation

Fulltime

Demand Planning Manager

This is a senior role where you will own the business forecast, covering both th...

Location

United Kingdom , Northampton or Bridgwater

Salary:

Not provided

Travis Perkins

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Leadership & Coaching: The ability to support and develop team members to deliver KPI performance and personal growth
Collaboration: Experience facilitating the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by gathering intelligence from sales, marketing, and finance to reach a consensus plan
Commercial Persuasion: The crucial ability to 'challenge without authority', often pushing back on over-optimistic commercial requests with data-backed reality checks
Conflict Resolution: Skill in guiding your team and stakeholders to ensure alignment
Empathy: You'll see team members as individuals and be able to identify, support and respond to their needs
Attributes: Customer-focused, curious, and proactive, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Job Responsibility

S&OP Leadership: Taking ownership of the Toolstation Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process
Forecasting & Reporting: Leading demand forecasting for all SKUs and managing promotional planning, control, and reporting using Slim4
Range Control: Maintaining proposition maintenance and fulfilment channel control, as well as driving proposition development
Performance Management: Monitoring the main KPIs, specifically Forecast Accuracy and Forecast Bias
Stakeholder Collaboration: Working collaboratively with the Category team to reach consensus demand, with Supply Planning to consider constraints, and with the Customer Team to gain insight on promotional activity

What we offer

competitive salary and benefits commensurate with the role
contributory pension
BAYE and SAYE schemes
life assurance
discounts off Travis Perkins businesses and a range of other affiliate partners

Fulltime

Demand Planning Manager

Essity is looking for an experienced Demand Planning Manager who will be respons...

Location

United States , Philadelphia

Salary:

Not provided

ESSITY ITALY S.P.A.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ Years of Demand/Supply Chain experience
Bachelors degree required preferably Business, Analytics, or Supply Chain
Experience in leading and motivating teams
Background in delivering exceptional demand planning services
SAP and Excel experience required
Strategic Thinking - Aligning team goals with business objectives.
Adaptability - Flexibility in response to changing priorities.
Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Travel up to 20% of the time

Job Responsibility

Lead the Demand Planning team
Acts as the main regional contact to the central demand planning hub and ensures all demand planning global processes are adhered to
Responsible for accurate and up-to-date data and parameters in the ERP System to generate accurate base and promotional sales demand at article / customer level for the sales organization.
Analyze & report data and establish systematic gap analysis between forecasts and actual orders, review and investigate promotional activity performance
providing pre, during, and post evaluations to the Sales team, supporting the delivery of key business targets.
Communicate and coordinate with Service Management, Marketing and the Sales organization to gain an understanding of market/customer ordering behavior.
Identify/Contribute to the continuous improvement opportunities in relation to demand planning processes and systems.

What we offer

United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
Wellness program provided through Rally
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
PTO offering with Paid Holidays
Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Fulltime

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