Supply Chain Demand Manager - Manufacturing Forecasting
Job in
Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, 01063, USA
Listed on 2026-10-16
Listing for:
iLocatum Recruiting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-16
Job specializations:
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Supply Chain/Logistics
Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Northampton, MAJob Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000 to $110,000 per year
Own the demand plan that drives product availability, inventory, and growth, with a direct voice to senior leadership.
Must-Haves Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning or forecasting
Experience leading or contributing to S&OP or IBP processes
Proven record of improving forecast accuracyERP/MRP and demand planning system experience
Advanced Excel skills plus reporting or visualization tools
Strong understanding of inventory management, safety stock, and capacity planning
Ability to present recommendations to senior leadership
What You'll DoBuild and improve statistical and consensus demand forecasts across products, customers, channels, and regions
Lead the demand planning side of the S&OP/IBP process and align teams on one approved plan Analyze sales history, seasonality, promotions, market trends, and new product launches
Track forecast accuracy, MAPE, and bias, and fix the root causes of variances
Recommend safety stock, service levels, and inventory positioning
Plan demand for new products, transitions, engineering changes, and phase-outs Partner with Supply Planning to balance demand with capacity, materials, and lead times
Build planning scenarios, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries
Drive process, data, and system improvements, including advanced analytics and AI forecasting tools
Nice-to-HavesAPICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)
Aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing experience
Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or Engineering
Experience with long lead time products, constrained materials, or complex BOMsExperience with advanced forecasting, BI, or AI/ML planning tools
Compensation and Benefits $100,000 to $110,000 per year About the Company Our client is an established manufacturer in western Massachusetts producing complex, engineered products.
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