Strategic Demand Planning Lead - S&OP & Forecasting

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 191,500; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for a Demand Planning Manager based in Santa Clara, California, to lead enterprise-wide demand forecasting and planning processes. You will develop actionable demand forecasts, enhance forecasting models, and drive collaboration across departments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain analytics. The salary range for this position is $118,000 to $191,500 annually, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, analytics, or supply chain planning.
• Proven experience building and managing statistical forecasting models.
• Demonstrated ownership of S&OP and/or S&O processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end demand forecasting across products and customer segments.
• Design and improve forecasting models using data and market trends.
• Lead S&OP and S&O processes ensuring cross-departmental alignment.

Skills

Demand Planning

Forecasting

Analytics

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Statistical Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Analytics, Economics, or a related field

Tools

SAP APO

Kinaxis

Anaplan

ForecastX

Forecast Pro

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for a Demand Planning Manager based in Santa Clara, California, to lead enterprise-wide demand forecasting and planning processes. You will develop actionable demand forecasts, enhance forecasting models, and drive collaboration across departments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 7 years of experience in demand planning or supply chain analytics. The salary range for this position is $118,000 to $191,500 annually, depending on experience.