Demand Planning Lead – Product Lifecycle

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks a Supply Chain Manager to own demand planning, forecast accuracy, and inventory strategy. You will drive the NetSuite Demand Planning implementation and coordinate with R&D, procurement, operations, finance, and sales.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 3+ years in supply chain or procurement, and experience managing cross-national teams. You will lead cross-time-zone collaboration and optimize ERP systems while communicating clearly in English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SCM, logistics, business admin, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in supply chain, demand planning, inventory control, or sourcing/procurement.
• At least 1 year managing U.S. or Asia supply chains, including supplier management and logistics coordination.
• Hands-on knowledge of syrup and puree development and mass production packaging.
• Ingredient application in beverage dispensing systems.
• Ability to work across multiple time zones.
• Experience with data analysis to drive improvements.
• Strong communication in English; Mandarin preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Forecasting and demand planning across product lines.
• Implementing and automating NetSuite Demand Planning by end of Q3.
• Assist with inventory management supported by demand planning.
• Track inventory metrics, forecast accuracy, and report supply chain risks.
• Oversee end-to-end product phase-in and phase-out strategies.
• Track progress of product phase-in/phase-out and achievement rate.
• Manage transition projects for ingredients from planning to execution.
• Provide updates on launches, phase-outs, and stock levels to Sales/Accounts Management.
• Supervise Product Approval Playbooks to ensure compliance before rollout.
• Partner with R&D, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Sales to streamline product launches and stock transitions.
• Run weekly meetings and maintain project tracker, timelines, and minutes.

Skills

Demand planning

Inventory management

Cross-functional teamwork

Data analysis

Risk mitigation

ERP optimization

Supplier management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Responsibilities

• Direct forecasting and demand planning processes across all product lines.
• Drive the implementation and automation of NetSuite Demand Planning systems by the end of Q3.
• Assist with inventory management supported by demand planning.
• Track inventory metrics, assess forecast accuracy, and proactively report supply chain risks.
• Oversee end-to-end product phase-in and phase-out strategies.
• Track progress of product phase-in and phase-out strategies including achievement rate.
• Manage transition projects for ingredients from initial planning to execution.
• Provide regular updates on product launches, phase-outs, and stock levels to Sales and Account Management teams.
• Supervise Product Approval Playbooks to ensure full compliance prior to roll-out.
• Partner with R&D, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and Sales to streamline product launches and stock transitions.
• Run weekly meetings and maintain project tracker, timelines and meeting minutes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory control, and/or sourcing & procurement
• At least 1 year of experience managing U.S. or Asia supply chains, including supplier management and logistics coordination.
• Hands‑on knowledge of syrup and puree development and mass production manufacturing, including bag‑in‑box packaging and design.
• Hands‑on knowledge of ingredient application in beverage dispensing systems.
• Proven ability to work effectively across multiple time zones.
• Proven track record of managing complex supply chain projects and international cross‑functional teams.
• Experience with data analysis tools and methodologies to drive process improvements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth startup environment.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive approach to supply chain risk mitigation.
• Proven ability to manage cross‑regional teams and complex international supply networks.
• Strong negotiation, strategic planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Deep familiarity with ERP operations(NetSuite preferred) and systems optimization.
• Excellent communication skills in English; bilingual in Mandarin preferred but not required.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, demand planning, and inventory control, with a strong focus on process improvement and cross‑functional collaboration. Proficient in managing complex projects and international supply networks while ensuring compliance and effective communication across teams.