Demand Planning Manager (Manufacturing, Remote)

Job summary

The role involves leading the global Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring alignment between commercial demand, operational capabilities, and financial objectives. The Demand Planning Manager will play a crucial role in redesigning the planning setup and influencing processes and tools to enhance strategic capabilities across the organization.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or similar field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or S&OP.
• Experience in a global or multi-site manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Advanced analytical skills with strong Excel proficiency.
• Familiarity with Power BI or similar visualization tools is advantageous.
• Proven ability to foster cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in data modeling or data science is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the global S&OP process with strong governance.
• Improve demand planning, focusing on forecast accuracy and demand shaping.
• Manage the demand forecast across various products and markets.
• Develop realistic supply plans balancing capacity, lead times, and inventory targets.
• Oversee Master Production Planning across global production sites.
• Act as Business Process Owner for MRP, ensuring data quality.
• Facilitate alignment between Sales, Product Management, Operations, Procurement, and R&D.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure operational readiness.
• Identify risks and opportunities through scenario planning and data analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes, tools, and KPIs.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decision-making.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Tools

• ERP/MRP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Excel and Power BI or similar data visualization tools.