Demand Planning Lead: AI-Driven Forecasting & S&OP

RealTruck, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Wellbeing days

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Employee discounts

Job summary

RealTruck, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead the design and implementation of data-driven sales intelligence tools and S&OP processes.

The role drives customer demand data accuracy and reporting for manufacturing and financial forecasts. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily demand planners, blending traditional forecasting with AI-driven insights, and guiding staff through performance reviews and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred, or equivalent work experience required.
• 5+ years of sales forecasting experience required.
• Demonstrated experience or strong familiarity with AI forecasting applications and demand-sensing platforms.
• Ability to analyze and communicate numerical data utilizing analysis capabilities.
• Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI/Domo) required.
• Experience leading or developing others, either directly or through project leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of the Demand Planners.
• Manage end-to-end demand signals and optimize inventory levels by blending traditional forecasting with modern AI and machine learning.
• Provide guidance to staff when unique circumstances arise and act as a decision maker for elevated issues.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide regular feedback and development opportunities.
• Lead change initiatives and process improvements in support of company goals.
• Provide input on statistical models and analyze prior demand history.
• Monitor and adjust forecasts monthly based on actual demand and market trends.
• Coordinate with Product Management to phase in/out products based on changes to the product line.
• Participate in Global demand planning meetings as NA representative.
• Coordinate with Channel Marketing to review campaign forecasting and communicate decisions to S&OP Demand Planners.

Skills

Forecasting

AI forecasting

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain

Tools

Power BI

Domo

Job description

RealTruck, Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead the design and implementation of data-driven sales intelligence tools and S&OP processes.

The role drives customer demand data accuracy and reporting for manufacturing and financial forecasts. Key responsibilities include overseeing daily demand planners, blending traditional forecasting with AI-driven insights, and guiding staff through performance reviews and improvements.