Demand Planning Lead, Nefab Packaging - Americas

Nefab; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nefab Group is seeking a Demand Planning Lead to guide the monthly demand consensus for key accounts and to translate customer projections into accurate demand signals. You will collaborate with Sales Directors, Account Managers, and engineering teams to build forecasts and influence S&OP reviews at a global packaging and logistics leader.

The role emphasizes analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and driving continuous improvement in demand management, with travel up to 10% for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field such as Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics or Engineering.
• Progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting or S&OP analysis with large accounts or fast-growing portfolios.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, packaging or multi-site distribution environments.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to translate projections into forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly demand consensus process with input from Sales Directors, Account Managers and customer-facing teams.
• Develop and maintain statistical forecasts and demand models for strategic accounts.
• Lead the monthly S&OP Demand Review and present variance analyses to leadership.
• Partner with Commercial and Product Management on new programs and changes affecting demand.
• Turn complex customer projections into accurate, unconstrained demand signals to support scaling and reduce supply risk.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

S&OP analysis

Data analytics

ERP/MRP systems

Power BI

Excel

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP planning systems

Power BI

Advanced Excel

Job description

Demand Planning Lead

Nefab Group is on a growth journey and we are dependent on high-performance people to succeed. Our Supply Chain and S&OP organization is vital for us to deliver accurate, customer-driven demand planning solutions to our strategic accounts. We are now looking for a Demand Planning Lead to join our team at Nefab Packaging - Americas.

As Demand Planning Lead you will be responsible for leading the monthly demand consensus process for high-growth strategic customers, gathering input from Sales Directors, Account Managers and customer-facing engineering teams. You will build collaborative planning relationships with customer supply chain counterparts, develop and maintain statistical forecasts and demand models, and lead the monthly S&OP Demand Review, presenting variance analyses, growth assumptions and forecast accuracy to leadership. You will also partner with Commercial and Product Management on new program launches, engineering design changes and end-of-life transitions. You will contribute to Nefab's growth by turning complex customer projections into an accurate, unconstrained demand signal that supports seamless scaling and reduces supply risk.

You will be part of the Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP) process and act as the primary demand liaison between strategic commercial account teams and operational supply chain functions. In the S&OP organization, you will work closely with the S&OP Supply Manager to hand off the consolidated key account demand signal and highlight demand surges that affect plant capacity and safety stock. You will also drive continuous improvement of the demand management process using Lean, Six Sigma and Nefab Way methodologies.

This role is remote/hybrid to include domestic and international travel to sites up to 10%. Preferred employee location is DFW Metropolitan area.

Your Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Statistics, Engineering or a related field
• 4–7 years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting or S&OP analysis, preferably managing large key accounts or rapidly growing customer portfolios
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, custom packaging or multi-site distribution environments
• Proven experience in statistical forecasting and collaborative account planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Deep understanding of high-growth, high-volatility key account customer behavior and demand scaling
• Strong analytical, statistical and quantitative skills, with the ability to turn raw customer projections and sales intelligence into structured forecasts
• Advanced experience with ERP/MRP planning systems, demand planning software and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, advanced Excel)
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills, with the ability to challenge commercial assumptions constructively
• Demonstrated success building consensus demand plans across matrixed commercial, engineering and operational structures
• Results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency and a collaborative mindset focused on key account satisfaction and cross-functional alignment
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time

Company Values and Ways of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Application

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 39 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Medtech, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,500 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.