Demand Planning Manager

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Manager, Demand Planning

Location: Toledo, OH or Chicago, IL

Compensation: $100,000 to $110,000

We are seeking a results-driven Manager or Senior Manager of Demand Planning to lead and evolve an integrated demand planning and S&OP process within a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker who enjoys building processes, partnering cross-functionally, and driving forecast accuracy in a growing organization.

The successful candidate will play a key role in aligning demand plans with commercial, financial, and operational objectives while supporting continuous improvement, data integrity, and high service levels.

• Lead the integrated demand planning and S&OP process, ensuring strong alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Logistics.
• Own and continuously improve forecasting systems, tools, and processes, including customer-level forecasting and demand shaping techniques.
• Analyze forecast performance using metrics such as WAPE and Bias, identify root causes, and drive year-over-year accuracy improvements.
• Compile and interpret historical demand, promotions, market trends, syndicated data, and other inputs to support high-quality forecasts.
• Provide analytical support for new product launches, promotions, and marketing initiatives, including pre- and post-launch analysis.
• Manage ongoing volume forecasts to balance customer service levels with inventory, obsolescence, and working capital risks.
• Build strong partnerships with cross-functional peers and logistics teams to share best practices and support continuous improvement.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Demand Planning team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and growth.
• Prepare and deliver clear, timely reporting and insights to internal stakeholders and leadership.
• Support data integration efforts by connecting to databases and structured files, ensuring scalable and repeatable processes.
• Utilize tools such as Excel (Power Query, pivot tables), Access, and basic data modeling techniques to transform and analyze data.
• Participate in additional projects and initiatives as business needs evolve.

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics.
• Experience leading or supporting formal S&OP processes.
• Prior people leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of demand planning or forecasting software; ERP experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills; strong comfort working with large datasets.
• Proven ability to analyze data, communicate insights, and influence decision-making.
• Strong presentation skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Recognized as a trusted partner and subject matter expert within the business.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable building processes where they may not yet exist.
• Limited travel may be required.

• A collaborative leader who balances analytical rigor with strong business acumen.
• Someone who takes initiative, anticipates challenges, and drives action.
• A hands‑on problem solver who enjoys improving processes and systems.
• A team player with the energy and adaptability to succeed in a growth‑oriented environment.

Thank you,

Senior Project Manager

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