Demand Manager

This position is responsible for leading the demand planning process to ensure accurate forecasting, inventory optimization, and alignment between supply chain, sales, and operations. This role analyzes market trends, customer data, and historical sales to develop reliable demand forecasts that support business goals and service-level targets. The Demand Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to drive forecast accuracy, manager demand variability, and support strategic planning initiatives.

Our company believes in the Ideal Team Player. We follow the model behaviors of Humble (quick to point out the contributions of others), Hungry (self-motivated and diligent), Smart (socially appropriate and aware), Safety-Minded (works to lower safety risks, Quality-Minded (take pride in their work) and Attendance (recognizes their presence is important).

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, and market intelligence.
• Ensure forecasts reflect key business drivers such as promotions, seasonality, and product lifecycle changes.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and identify causes of variance, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Lead cross-functional meetings with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to align on demand assumptions and strategic priorities.
• Communicate forecast insights and risks to leadership to support business decision-making.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and production or procurement plans.
• Facilitate and support monthly S & OP processes by providing demand insights, forecasts, and analysis.
• Present key demand metrics, forecast accuracy, and business implications during S & OP meetings.
• Partner with Finance to support revenue and budget forecasting.
• Analyze market trends, customer orders, and historical data to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards summarizing forecast performance, demand trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Utilize demand planning tools and Erp systems to manage data and improve process efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance forecast accuracy and planning efficiency.
• Evaluate and optimize demand planning systems, models, and methodologies.
• Support training and development of department in demand planning best practices.

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The McAlear Group offers a full range of benefits for eligible employee including 401k, health and life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), disability coverage, and PTO.