Demand Planning SIOP Manager

Are you known for exceeding expectations? Do you embrace the Spirit of Hawai‘i? Then please keep reading because we’re looking for people like you at Hawaiian Host Group.

Who are we? Hawaiian Host Group (HHG) is a leading Hawai‘i-based consumer goods company with a portfolio of brands that includes Hawaiian Host, Mauna Loa, Mac Farms, and Kapua Orchards. Sold in over 23 countries, HHG produces a suite of products ranging from flavored macadamia nuts to premium treats. Our dedicated team of Hosts of Hawai‘i is spread across our headquarters in Honolulu and offices in Hilo, Kona, Los Angeles, and Tokyo.

HHG has 3 manufacturing plants in Hawai'i, as well as the state's largest single macadamia farm.

We are an excited team of people that all have one vision in common: sharing the Spirit of Hawai‘i with the world. Expect camaraderie, product tastings, and other (virtual and in-person) events that make our culture unique. And more importantly, know that your work contributes to our purpose; to make the Islands’ future flourish. We do this through our Takitani foundation that grants scholarships to deserving local students, our solar farm on the Big Island, and other social & environmental initiatives.

That’s enough about us for now, we’d love to learn more about you. Read the job description below and let us know if you’re interested. We can’t wait to meet you!

The Demand Planning SIOP Manager leads the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, driving cross-functional collaboration to improve forecast accuracy and implement inventory strategies that support overall business performance. This highly visible role requires a blend of analytical expertise and interpersonal leadership, including communication, influence, facilitation, and presentation skills. Responsible for all forecasting accuracy, the Demand Planning SIOP Manager develops strategies to optimize resources, maximize profitability, and exceed Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Targets.

Key responsibilities include statistical forecasting, master scheduling, and demand planning in partnership with teams across Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.

By integrating business intelligence from internal and external sources—including retailer replenishment analysts and syndicated data like Nielsen—the SIOP Manager delivers accurate, actionable demand plans that support OTIF (On Time In Full) goals and customer satisfaction while ensuring efficient inventory management for Mauna Loa and Hawaiian Host branded products. This role partners closely with Commercial and Sales Operations to enable effective Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and factory-level production scheduling.

A deep understanding of regional and seasonal demand patterns is essential to proactively manage inventory and help drive operational efficiency and business growth.

• Drive and facilitate the SIOP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment on demand forecasts.
• Participate in all levels of SIOP meetings leading up to weekly SIOP review meetings that are action driven and monthly Executive SIOP review meetings.
• Develop forecasts that incorporate historical trends, promotions, new product launches, and market shifts.
• Analyze internal and external data sources to enhance forecasting accuracy and optimize inventory levels.
• Oversee inventory control across company-operated facilities, 3PLs, and distributors.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels to minimize short shipments and excess stock.
• Develop and maintain key inventory metrics, providing insights for data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, and Logistics to align inventory with demand and customer needs.
• Contribute to SKU Rationalization, providing data-driven recommendations for product lifecycle management.
• Optimize demand planning, inventory management, and MRP processes to drive efficiency.
• Utilize Oracle demand planning software to enhance forecasting accuracy and business insights.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve supply chain operations.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align demand forecasts with business objectives.
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