Manager, Residential Demand Planning

Qcells North America; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Q CELLS America seeks an experienced Manager, Demand Planning to lead end-to-end forecasting and business planning for Residential Solutions from its San Francisco base. You will own data, models, and executive reporting, driving forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency with autonomy.

The role reports to a senior leader, requires up to 20% travel, and partners with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and SCM to align planning assumptions and drive S&OP cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any quantitative field (Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Science, Engineering, Accounting)
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience, including 3–5 years in demand planning, business planning, or financial operations with independent leadership
• Strong computer skills across Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting
• Strong understanding of databases
• Proven ownership mindset with track record of driving results independently
• Strong leadership presence and ability to translate data into executive narratives

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end residential demand planning process including volume forecasting and revenue outlook
• Lead monthly S&OP and financial close cycles with accountability for results
• Perform variance analysis and deliver insights to senior management
• Design and maintain scalable data systems and forecasting models; establish dashboards and self-service reporting
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and SCM to align planning assumptions and manage distributor sell-out data

Skills

Leadership presence

Executive storytelling

Forecasting analytics

SQL / BI familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

QCELLS seeks an experienced Manager, Demand Planning to lead demand forecasting and business planning functions within the Biz Planning & Ops team, Residential Solutions. In this role, you will own the end-to-end demand planning process—from data infrastructure and forecasting models to cross-functional alignment and executive reporting—with direct impact on revenue, margin, and operational efficiency. The Manager will operate with a high degree of autonomy, driving continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy, financial close processes, and analytical frameworks. The ideal candidate is a seasoned planning professional who can lead independently, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and translate complex data into clear business narratives.

Description

QCELLS seeks an experienced Manager, Demand Planning to lead demand forecasting and business planning functions within the Biz Planning & Ops team, Residential Solutions. In this role, you will own the end-to-end demand planning process—from data infrastructure and forecasting models to cross-functional alignment and executive reporting—with direct impact on revenue, margin, and operational efficiency. The Manager will operate with a high degree of autonomy, driving continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy, financial close processes, and analytical frameworks. The ideal candidate is a seasoned planning professional who can lead independently, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and translate complex data into clear business narratives.

This position will report to the Team Lead, Biz Planning & Ops, or another senior personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position will be based out of our office in San Francisco, CA, and will require up to 20% travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end residential demand planning process, including volume forecasting, revenue outlook, and gross profit projections; lead monthly S&OP and financial close cycles with full accountability for results
• Lead variance analysis and deliver actionable insights to senior management; proactively identify demand risks and opportunities and drive adjustments to the forecast
• Design and maintain scalable data management systems, forecasting models, and key assumptions; establish analytical frameworks including automated dashboards and self-service reporting tools for cross-functional stakeholders
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and SCM teams to ensure aligned planning assumptions; serve as the primary planning interface for distributor sell-out data management (EDI, CMR, POS) and lead cross-functional finance initiatives
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any quantitative field (Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Science, Engineering, Accounting)
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience, including at least 3–5 years in demand planning, business planning, or financial operations, with demonstrated ability to lead planning processes independently
• Strong computer skills, including advanced level of computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting
• Strong understanding of databases
• Proven ownership mindset with a track record of driving results independently and improving planning processes with measurable outcomes
• Strong leadership presence, excellent communication skills, and ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level narratives

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in solar, renewable energy, or consumer electronics distribution industries.
• Familiarity with residential solar distribution channels, distributor sell-out data (EDI, POS, CMR), and SPA/rebate operations.
• 2+ years of experience in statistical or predictive modeling.
• 3+ years of contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial modeling or demand planning processes, with measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency in BI and analytics tools: Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, Oracle, or SQL.
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time.

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. (“HQCA”) is a Qcells company, one of the world’s largest manufacturers and providers of solar photovoltaic (PV) products and solutions. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HQCA has been rapidly expanding its business in North America through the expansion of products and solutions, including distributed energy solutions, direct-to-homeowner solar sales and financing, and EPC services. We provide an opportunity to be part of an exciting and growing world-class global business in an interesting and expanding industry of the future.

Physical, Mental & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Mobility

• Standing – 20% of time
• Sitting – 70% of time
• Walking – 10% of time

Strength

• Pulling – up to 10 Pounds
• Pushing – up to 10 Pounds
• Carrying – up to 10 Pounds
• Lifting – up to 10 Pounds

Dexterity

• Typing – F
• Handling – F
• Reaching – F

Agility

• Turning – F
• Twisting – F
• Bending – O
• Crouching – O
• Balancing – N
• Climbing – N
• Crawling – N
• Kneeling – N

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

• This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

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