Demand Planning Manager - Chicago

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MPI Chicago seeks a Demand Planning Manager to lead end-to-end forecasting across products, customers, and channels. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Operations, delivering data-driven insights to improve forecast accuracy and inventory performance.

You will develop statistical models, manage S&OP demand reviews, incorporate promotions and launches, monitor KPIs, and drive cross-functional alignment for growth.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• 5-8 years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning experience.
• Experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), food, beverage, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques, demand planning methodologies, and S&OP/IBP processes.
• Demonstrated success improving forecast accuracy and reducing forecast bias.
• Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis and model development.
• ERP and planning platforms such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, Logility, or similar systems.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage the company-wide demand forecasting process across SKUs, customers, and channels.
• Develop and maintain statistical forecast models using historical data and market intel.
• Lead the demand review component of S&OP and align cross-functional stakeholders.
• Analyze promotional events, pricing changes, and product launches in forecasts.
• Establish and monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and KPIs.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Operations, and Finance to balance service levels and inventories.
• Present forecast assumptions, risks, and scenarios to senior leadership.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, and long-range planning with accurate projections.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and reporting.
• Evaluate and optimize demand planning systems and tools as the business scales.
• Drive collaboration across departments to align commercial and operations.

Conocimientos

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Presentation skills

Educación

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

Herramientas

SAP IBP

Kinaxis

o9

Logility

Excel

Descripción del empleo

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end demand planning and forecasting process across products, customers, and sales channels. This role serves as a strategic business partner to Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations, providing data-driven insights that improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory performance, and support profitable growth.

Our client is a fast-growing consumer products organization focused on delivering innovative, high-quality food solutions to customers nationwide. The company fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered to drive results, influence key business decisions, and contribute to long-term growth initiatives.

Description

• Own and manage the company-wide demand forecasting process across SKUs, customers, and channels.
• Develop and maintain statistical forecast models utilizing historical sales data, customer shipment trends, point-of-sale (POS) information, promotional activity, and market intelligence.
• Lead the demand review component of the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, aligning cross-functional stakeholders around a single consensus forecast.
• Analyze and incorporate promotional events, pricing changes, distribution gains, and new product launches into demand forecasts.
• Conduct post-event and post-promotion analyses to improve future forecasting accuracy and planning effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor forecast accuracy, bias, and other key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Partner with Supply Planning, Operations, and Finance teams to balance customer service levels, inventory investments, and product freshness targets.
• Present forecast assumptions, risks, opportunities, and scenario analyses to senior leadership.
• Support annual operating plans, budgeting processes, and long-range business planning through accurate demand projections.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting capabilities, and forecasting methodologies.
• Participate in the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of demand planning systems and tools as the business scales.
• Drive collaboration across departments to ensure alignment between commercial strategies and operational execution.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful 'Demand Planning Manager - Chicago' should have:

Required

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end demand planning and forecasting process across products, customers, and sales channels. This role serves as a strategic business partner to Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations, providing data-driven insights that improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory performance, and support profitable growth.

Our client is a fast-growing consumer products organization focused on delivering innovative, high-quality food solutions to customers nationwide. The company fosters a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture where employees are empowered to drive results, influence key business decisions, and contribute to long-term growth initiatives.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Profile

A successful 'Demand Planning Manager - Chicago' should have:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning experience.
• Experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), food, beverage, or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of statistical forecasting techniques, demand planning methodologies, and S&OP/Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
• Demonstrated success improving forecast accuracy and reducing forecast bias.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex data analysis and model development.
• Experience working with ERP and planning platforms such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9, Logility, or similar systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and drive results through collaboration and influence.

Preferred

• APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
• Experience utilizing retailer POS and syndicated data sources such as Circana, Nielsen, or SPINS.
• Experience in frozen, refrigerated, perishable, or food manufacturing environments.
• Power BI, Tableau, or other business intelligence and data visualization experience.
• Background working within high-growth, entrepreneurial, or rapidly scaling organizations.

Success Metrics

• Improved forecast accuracy and reduced forecast bias.
• Consistent achievement of service-level and fill-rate objectives.
• Reduced excess and obsolete inventory.
• Effective cross-functional alignment during S&OP cycles.
• Successful implementation and enhancement of demand planning processes, tools, and reporting.
• Strong leadership presence as the organization's trusted subject matter expert for demand forecasting and planning.

Job Offer

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with high visibility and influence across the organization.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.