Demand Planning Manager (Home Appliance - Home Depot)

LG Electronics USA; Englewood Cliffs (NJ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics USA is seeking a senior-level Demand Planning lead to manage CPFR activities for major retailers, including Home Depot. You will forecast demand, analyze trends, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance to optimize inventory and service levels.

The role emphasizes data-driven forecasting, proactive communication, and strategic allocation decisions to meet sales targets while reducing costs. A background in CPFR and strong stakeholder management are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field.
• 7+ years of demand planning or related experience.
• APICS certification preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Understanding of CPFR and forecast management.

Responsibilities

• Elevate impact of operational targets through strategic initiatives and network visibility.
• Gather market intelligence to produce accurate forecasts using internal CPFR tools.
• Participate in weekly conference calls with internal/external customers.
• Facilitate weekly meetings to generate consensus forecast (sell-out/sell-in).
• Prepare action plans, contingency plans, and align decisions with BM, PM, and sales teams.
• Identify customer needs and changes in demand proactively.
• Develop YOY analysis tool to validate forecasts.
• Look for process improvements to optimize network strategy with customers.
• Share insights on demand shifts and market trends.
• Use sales trends, BI data, ML suggestions, and competitive intel shared by customers.
• Negotiate allocations under factory constraints.

Skills

CPFR knowledge

Demand planning

Communication skills

Data analysis

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or relevant field

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, 'Jeong-do Management', embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

Summary

Responsible managing CPFR (Collaborative, Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment) activities with key Home Depot account and maintaining forecast models incorporating business intelligence gathered from sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts and other sources.

Responsibilities

• Elevate impact of operational targets (overall sales and profitability) or service standards through execution of strategic initiatives (system visibility/network strategy) and long-term based organization vision
• Gather and incorporate all source of market intelligence to produce the best possible operational forecast through internal CPFR tools and processes
• Participate in weekly conference calls with internal/external customers to review sales, forecast, and commitments
• Facilitate weekly meeting w/ sales teams & customers to generate consensus forecast (sell-out/sell-in)
• Report all the necessary information for action plan, contingency plan, and to align on decision making w/ BM, PM, and sales team
• Gather customer's needs and changes in demand as proactively as possible
• Develop YOY analysis tool to compare and validate current forecast (based on promo, run rate, market situations, etc.)
• Participate in meetings to help look for process improvement opportunities and ways to optimize network strategy with customers
• Share all insights related to demand shift/shaping such as market condition, account specific trends, internal promotion changes, etc.
• Use sales trend, business intelligence market data, machine learning suggestion, competition information shared by the customer
• Negotiate with BM/PM teams to acquire allocations under factory constraint situations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or relevant field
• 7+ years demand planning or relevant experience
• APICS certification preferred
• Must understand collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) to effectively manage forecast
• Strong written, verbal, and in-person communication skills required as this position interfaces with customers directly
• Strong relationship builder
• Excellent data analysis skills
• Solid business acumen

Recruiting Range: $115,000-$125,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance-based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Transparency Statement

In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.