Manager, SIOP & Demand Planning

CRG Search; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CRG Search is assisting a global manufacturing client in Wisconsin with a Manager, SIOP & Demand Planning role. This position leads the demand planning function, drives the monthly SIOP process, and develops data-driven forecasts to support growth and operational performance.

The ideal candidate has strong forecasting expertise, SIOP leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate across functions in a complex manufacturing environment. Onsite role with relocation support considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 6+ years in Demand Planning/SIOP or related disciplines.
• Strong forecasting methods and analytics.
• Experience leading cross-functional planning processes.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the demand planning process and manage a team of professionals.
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts to support business objectives.
• Drive forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead demand reviews and support executive SIOP processes.
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to develop consensus forecasts.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand analytics

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain

Tools

SAP

Kinaxis Maestro

Job description

Location: Midwest U.S. (Onsite, open to relocation)

Our client is a global manufacturing organization known for its innovation, operational excellence, and market leadership. The company serves customers across diverse industries and continues to invest in talent, technology, and supply chain capabilities to support sustained growth.

We are seeking a Manager, SIOP & Demand Planning to lead the demand planning function and drive alignment across sales, operations, finance, and supply chain. This role will own the demand planning process, lead the demand review within the monthly SIOP cycle, and develop data-driven forecasts that support business growth and operational performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong forecasting expertise, SIOP leadership experience, and the ability to collaborate across functions in a complex manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the demand planning process and manage a team of demand planning professionals
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts to support business and operational objectives
• Drive forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead demand reviews and support executive SIOP processes
• Partner with Sales, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to develop consensus forecasts
• Utilize data analytics and scenario planning to identify risks and opportunities
• Enhance forecasting tools, systems, and planning processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in Demand Planning, SIOP, Sales & Operations Planning, or related disciplines
• Strong expertise in forecasting methodologies, demand analytics, and supply chain planning
• Experience leading cross-functional planning processes and stakeholder alignment
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills

Preferred Experience

• Manufacturing, industrial, or engineered-product environments
• Configurable or engineer-to-order product businesses
• SAP, Kinaxis Maestro, or similar planning systems
• Experience translating demand plans into revenue forecasts and operational plans