Demand Planning Manager

Covia is a leading provider of diversified mineral solutions that support a wide range of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. The company offers essential, high-quality products such as high-purity silica sand, nepheline syenite, feldspar, kaolin and ball clays, cristobalite, and coated materials. Covia’s innovation is driven by long-standing customer relationships and a market-inspired approach that focuses on enhancing solutions and delivering clear benefits.

The organization is strongly committed to safety and sustainable development, creating long-term value for customers, employees, and other stakeholders. Covia is recognized for its ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, while building collaborative partnerships that help customers succeed.

The Demand Planning Manager is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading demand planning activities to ensure accurate forecasts and optimal product availability. This position oversees the creation, review, and adjustment of demand forecasts using historical data, market insights, and input from sales, operations, and finance. The manager works closely with production planning and inventory management teams to align supply plans with demand expectations, minimize stockouts and excess inventory, and support service level targets.

Day-to-day tasks include analyzing data trends, preparing reports and dashboards, facilitating cross-functional demand review meetings, and recommending process improvements to strengthen forecasting accuracy and efficiency. The role also involves collaborating with key stakeholders to support strategic planning, new product introductions, and continuous enhancement of planning tools and methodologies.

• Candidates should possess strong skills in Demand Planning and Demand Forecasting to develop, analyze, and refine short- and long-term demand plans.
• Candidates should possess advanced Analytical Skills to interpret data, identify trends, and prepare actionable insights and reporting for leadership.
• Candidates should possess experience in Production Planning and Inventory Management to align supply with demand and optimize inventory levels.
• Candidates should possess effective communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance, and logistics teams.
• Relevant qualifications include experience in industrial, manufacturing, or supply chain environments and proficiency with planning and ERP systems.
• A bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred; advanced certifications in supply chain or planning are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote setting, manage multiple priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives is beneficial.