Sr. Manager, Global Demand Planning

Nextpower Inc; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower Inc. seeks a Sr. Manager, Global Demand Planning to lead the enterprise demand planning capability.

You will shape planning standards, govern processes, and deliver insights across Supply Chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams. In Nashville, TN / US Hybrid, you will partner with executives to align demand with strategic objectives, develop rolling plans, and drive improvements in forecast quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
• 15+ years of Experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, or related functions.
• Proven ability to design planning processes and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Prior people leadership with a track record of developing teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Anaplan, and Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead the global demand planning process across regions, business units, channels, and product categories.
• Establish governance, cadence for global Demand Reviews, and KPI tracking.
• Drive S&OP alignment and executive visibility into risks and opportunities.
• Develop analytics, scenario modelling, and demand insights for 1–3 year horizons.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Global Demand Planning team.

Skills

Executive leadership

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Anaplan

Salesforce

Data analytics

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder influence

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business

MBA preferred

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Power Query

Anaplan

Salesforce

Job description

## Sr. Manager, Global Demand PlanningApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: Nashville,Tennessee - USAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: NX-4369**Job Description:****Title: Sr. Manager, Global Demand Planning****Department:** Supply Chain – Global Demand Planning **Reports to:** Sr. Director, Supply Chain (or applicable leader) **Location:** Nashville, TN / US Remote (Global role supporting cross-functional teams across multiple time zones)**Role Summary**The Sr. Manager, Global Demand Planning is responsible for defining and leading Nextpower's Global Demand Planning capability, establishing the processes, governance, and analytical framework that enable effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and long-term business strategic decision-making, at the enterprise level and for all business unitsAs the functional owner of Demand Planning, this role translates commercial opportunities into actionable demand intelligence, providing strategic insights that guide strategic decisions in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics, and Commercial teams in planning up to 1 year ahead. Partnering closely with Executive Leadership, the role drives cross-functional alignment, identifies risks and opportunities, and continuously improves planning capabilities through standardization, automation, and people development.**Key Responsibilities****Demand Planning Strategy & Governance*** Lead the monthly demand planning cycle across regions, business units, channels, and product categories.* Define and continuously improve the Global Demand Planning process, standards, and governance at the enterprise level and for all business units* Develop rolling demand plans and planning assumptions that support short-, medium-, and long-term business objectives.* Ensure demand plans are submitted on time, reviewed consistently, and supported by clear assumptions.* Establish planning KPIs and drive continuous improvement in forecast quality, planning maturity, and execution.**Demand Alignment & S&OP Governance*** Establish the governance and cadence for global Demand Reviews within the S&OP process.* Drive alignment between Sales and Supply Chain by facilitating data-driven planning discussions and challenging assumptions.* Deliver an aligned demand plan with executive visibility into risks, opportunities, forecast gaps, and mitigation actions.**Strategic Business Analytics*** Integrate statistical forecasts with sales, marketing, customer, market, and product inputs.* Challenge commercial assumptions and identify unsupported optimism, conservatism, or bias.* Deliver business analyses, scenario-modelling, and demand insights that support strategic Supply Chain decisions over a 1–3-year planning horizon.* Develop models to analyse supply capacity vs demand and lead communication and strategic resolution of supply constraints* Develop executive dashboards and reporting that improve visibility into demand, supplier capacity, project pipeline, and business performance with the support of your team.* Translate complex data into actionable recommendations that influence business strategy.**Executive & Cross-Functional Leadership*** Partner with senior leaders across Sales, Supply Chain, Engineering, Program Management, Finance, Manufacturing, and Operations to drive planning alignment.* Influence decision-making through data-driven recommendations and proactive risk identification.* Lead cross-functional mitigation plans to address demand, capacity, and supply risks.**Planning Excellence & Digital Transformation*** Drive process standardization, automation, and reporting enhancements to improve planning efficiency and scalability.* Lead continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen planning capability and organizational readiness.**People Leadership*** Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Global Demand Planning team.* Build technical capability, planning expertise, and business acumen while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.**Qualifications*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline; Master's/MBA preferred.* 15+ years of experience in Demand Planning, S&OP, Supply Chain Planning, or related functions.* Demonstrated experience designing planning processes, leading cross-functional initiatives, and influencing senior stakeholders.* Previous people leadership experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams.* Advanced proficiency in Excel, Power BI, Power Query, Anaplan, Salesforce, and data analytics tools.**Preferred Qualifications*** APICS CPIM or CSCP certification.* Experience in renewable energy, manufacturing, or other complex global supply chain environments.**Core Competencies*** Strategic thinking and business acumen* Executive communication and stakeholder influence* Data-driven decision-making and analytical problem-solving* Process design and continuous improvement* Change leadership and organizational influence* People development and team leadership* Ownership, collaboration, and execution excellenceAt Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.