Demand Leader

Sealed Air Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 93,100 - 160,655; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in North Carolina is seeking a Demand Leader to own the North America Food demand planning process, balancing customer demand with plant capacity and overall supply chain capabilities. You will lead the monthly Demand Review and develop forecasts at profit center, product hierarchy, and SKU levels.

You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and Supply Chain to incorporate market signals, monitor forecast performance, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading the monthly Demand Review and 36-month forecast.
• Ability to develop forecasts at profit centers, product hierarchies, and SKUs.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and Supply Chain.
• Proven track record in improving forecast accuracy and reducing bias.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly Demand Review and align on a rolling 36‑month forecast.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts at multiple levels.
• Incorporate market intelligence and promotional activities into forecasts.
• Monitor forecast performance and drive accuracy improvements.
• Own forecasting system and support enhancements.
• Lead Demand Planner(s) and support demand planning execution.
• Conduct scenario planning and simulations to inform decisions.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

S&OP

IBP

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder influence

Communication

Process improvement

Change management

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

What will you do as Demand Leader at Sealed Air?

The Demand Leader is responsible for leading the Demand Management process for the North America Food business, ensuring the development and continuous improvement of accurate demand forecasts that support operational execution, financial planning, and strategic decision-making. This role owns the monthly Demand Review process within Integrated Business Planning (IBP), drives forecast accuracy initiatives, partners cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and Supply Chain, and leads the deployment of forecasting tools, processes, and best practices. The position plays a critical role in balancing customer demand with operational capabilities while improving forecast reliability and supporting business growth.

Why do we need you?

• Lead the monthly Demand Review process and facilitate alignment on a rolling 36-month forecast.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts at profit center, product hierarchy, and SKU levels.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Finance to incorporate market intelligence, promotional activities, and business assumptions into forecasts.
• Monitor forecast performance and drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and forecast bias.
• Establish and maintain forecasting metrics, root-cause analysis processes, and corrective action plans.
• Lead Demand Planner(s) in forecasting activities and demand planning execution.
• Own the forecasting system and support implementation of forecasting software enhancements or new platforms.
• Utilize statistical forecasting techniques to improve demand predictability and planning effectiveness.
• Develop forecasting approaches for new product introductions and promotional activities.
• Conduct scenario planning and demand simulations to support business decisions.
• Support supply-constrained environments by partnering with stakeholders to optimize demand allocation and service levels.
• Drive adoption of Class A Planning and Control standards and best practices.
• Continuously evaluate and improve demand planning processes, tools, and governance.

What skills will help you succeed?

• Strong expertise in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), or Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
• Advanced analytical and quantitative problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience leveraging statistical forecasting methodologies and forecasting tools.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect demand planning decisions to financial and operational outcomes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions without direct authority.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience driving process improvement and change management initiatives.
• Ability to interpret market trends, customer demand signals, and business drivers.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Pay Transparency

• $93,100 - $160,655 annually

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment.

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.