Demand Planning Manager | Fast Moving Consumer Goods

Michael Page; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Permanent position

Competitive base salary

Annual performance based bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page is seeking a Demand Planning Manager in Chicago to own end-to-end demand forecasting across products, customers, and channels. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to build a consensus plan and drive S&OP processes.

The role focuses on forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and continuous improvement, while partnering with Supply Planning to optimize service levels and inventory. A strong Excel and analytical background is essential.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Statistics, or related field.
• 5+ years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning experience.
• Experience within consumer products, food, beverage, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in demand forecasting methodologies, forecast analytics, and S&OP processes.
• Demonstrated success improving forecast accuracy and supporting business growth through data-driven planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and model large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset.

Responsabilidades

• Own the demand forecast across products, customers, and channels using historical data, market trends, shipments, and BI.
• Lead the demand planning component of the monthly S&OP process and align stakeholders.
• Develop forecasting assumptions related to promotions, pricing initiatives, distribution gains, and new product launches.
• Analyze forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Establish and monitor forecast accuracy and bias metrics while driving continuous improvements.
• Partner with Supply Planning to optimize service levels, inventory management, and working capital.
• Conduct post-event analyses for promotions and product launches to improve future planning accuracy.
• Support annual operating plans, budgeting activities, and long-range business planning initiatives.
• Evaluate opportunities to enhance planning capabilities, tools, reporting, and systems as the company scales.
• Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter expert across commercial and operational functions.

Conocimientos

Forecasting

Cross-functional

Excel modeling

Data analysis

Stakeholder influence

Problem solving

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

• Full ownership of the demand planning function
• Highly visible role with executive leadership and cross functional partners

About Our Client

The Demand Planning Manager will own the end-to-end demand forecasting process, partnering closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to develop a consensus demand plan that supports business growth and operational excellence.

This individual will serve as the primary expert on demand forecasting, helping improve forecast accuracy, enhance planning processes, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvements across the organization's Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Job Description

• Own the demand forecast across products, customers, and channels using historical sales data, market trends, shipment information, and business intelligence.
• Lead the demand planning component of the monthly S&OP process and facilitate alignment among key stakeholders.
• Develop forecasting assumptions related to promotions, pricing initiatives, distribution gains, and new product launches.
• Analyze forecast performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Establish and monitor forecast accuracy and bias metrics while driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Supply Planning to optimize service levels, inventory management, and working capital performance.
• Conduct post-event analyses for promotions and product launches to improve future planning accuracy.
• Support annual operating plans, budgeting activities, and long-range business planning initiatives.
• Evaluate opportunities to enhance planning capabilities, tools, reporting, and systems as the company continues to scale.
• Serve as a trusted business partner and subject matter expert across commercial and operational functions.

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.

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.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Statistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning experience.
• Experience within consumer products, food, beverage, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Strong expertise in demand forecasting methodologies, forecast analytics, and S&OP processes.
• Demonstrated success improving forecast accuracy and supporting business growth through data-driven planning.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and model large datasets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong analytical problem-solving capabilities and a proactive, ownership-oriented mindset.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Demand Planning Manager position.
• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Annual performance based bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.