Demand Planning Manager

Role Summary

Demand Planning Manager role overseeing a team of Customer Demand Planners, owning the top-down forecast for assigned product categories, and aligning cross-functional partners on demand assumptions to support supply, financial, and commercial planning. Hybrid position with 3 days onsite at Grand Rapids or Allegan and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Customer Demand Planners, providing coaching, feedback, and support to drive performance and professional growth
• Own the top-down forecast bridge for assigned product category(ies), clearly communicating key drivers and changes through compelling, data-driven storytelling
• Collaborate with Marketing, Commercial, Finance, and Leadership through the IBP cycle to align business assumptions and risks & opportunities through our key demand drivers
• Drive improvements through the team in forecast accuracy and bias through root cause analysis, process enhancements, external customer facing interaction, and best practice sharing
• Support strategic planning efforts related to new product launches, supply constraints, and portfolio optimization
• Champion the use of forecasting tools and data analytics to improve visibility, efficiency, and decision-making

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related supply chain roles; previous leadership or people management experience encouraged
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience working with large data sets and forecasting software
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders across functions and levels
• High proficiency in Excel; experience with tools such as SAP IBP or similar preferred
• Bachelor‚Äôs degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or related field required