Manager, Demand Forecasting & Inventory — CPG

Creative Chaos; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

OPD

Training and Development

Job summary

Creative Chaos is seeking an experienced Manager - Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning to lead demand planning across product categories and SKU complexity in the US. The role focuses on forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and cross-functional alignment across sales, marketing, and supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 8-10+ years in demand forecasting or supply planning, with CPG/FMCG experience and S&OP/IBP proficiency.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of experience in Demand Forecasting, Inventory Planning, or Supply Planning.
• Mandatory experience in CPG / FMCG industry with high SKU complexity.
• Strong hands-on experience with S&OP / IBP processes.
• Proficiency in forecasting and planning tools (SAP APO / IBP, Oracle, Anaplan, Kinaxis).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end demand forecasting processes across multiple product categories and SKUs.
• Develop, maintain, and improve forecasting models (statistical and judgment-based).
• Drive S&OP / IBP cycles with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
• Translate demand plans into actionable inventory and replenishment strategies
• Monitor forecast accuracy (MAPE, Bias) and inventory KPIs (DOH, Fill Rate, Service Level)
• Manage safety stock levels to balance service levels and working capital
• Analyze demand drivers including promotions, seasonality, new product launches, and market trends
• Lead scenario planning and risk mitigation for demand volatility and supply constraints
• Mentor and manage demand planning / inventory planning team members
• Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics for execution
• Prepare executive-level reports and insights for senior leadership decision-making

Skills

Demand Forecasting

Inventory Planning

S&OP / IBP

Stakeholder Management

Advanced Excel

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP APO / IBP

Oracle

Anaplan

Kinaxis

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Creative Chaos is seeking an experienced Manager - Demand Forecasting & Inventory Planning to lead demand planning across product categories and SKU complexity in the US. The role focuses on forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and cross-functional alignment across sales, marketing, and supply chain.

The ideal candidate has 8-10+ years in demand forecasting or supply planning, with CPG/FMCG experience and S&OP/IBP proficiency.