Demand Manager

Westell Technologies; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider in Aurora, Illinois, is seeking a Demand Manager to lead forecasting and planning efforts across various teams. This role involves organizing Sales & Operations Planning meetings, developing strategies for demand management, and ensuring alignment between sales and production. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in demand planning, strong analytical skills, and knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Competitive salary offered in the range of $90,000 to $105,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain functions.
• 2+ years of experience leading S&OP process.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly Sales & Operations Planning meetings.
• Assist in developing demand planning strategies.
• Develop and improve product forecasts.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply chain knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or business related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

SAP

Job description

The Demand Manager position has the responsibility to lead forecasting, planning, and alignment between sales, product management, purchasing, production and engineering. This role is critical in ensuring customer demand is met efficiently while optimizing resources and maintaining a strong demand and supply balance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• S&OP Leadership: Organize and lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meeting, driving collaboration and alignment across teams.
• Strategic Contribution: Assist in developing strategies, policies, and objectives related to demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP.
• Forecast Management: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve forecasts for all applicable products.
• Order Support: Ensure all Buy/Build-to-Order products are entered into the MRP system and supported by the production plan.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborates across planning, purchasing, production, sales, engineering, and product management to guarantee on-time product delivery, removing barriers and driving solutions to achieve results.
  • Partner with product management and sales to gather, validate, and update product forecasts.
  • Work closely with purchasing to align material lead times with forecasted and order-driven demand.
  • Coordinate with planning to confirm production capacity can support both forecasted and order-driven demand.
• Sales Order Review: Monitor incoming sales orders daily to confirm they align with forecasts, production plans, or purchase orders.
• High level understanding of product lines and customer profiles to optimize forecasting and productions planning based on similar products and or customer demand.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Corporate product forecast
• Pulls together team members to deliver to promise dates

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in technical or business related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related functions within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• 2+ years of experience leading S&OP process
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and forecasting methodologies, SAP a plus.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally with sales, product management, purchasing, and production teams.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with experience leading meetings and driving consensus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Required to sit, stand, bend and walk regularly.
• Visual and auditory ability sufficient for written and verbal communication.

Salary: $90,000 - $105,000 per year

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