S&Op Demand Manager

Job Description
The S&
OP Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading demand planning as part of the Sales &
Operations Planning process. The incumbent serves as the coordinator of the S&
OP process and ensures that all data packets are published in advance of the scheduled meetings. The Demand Planning Manager regularly interacts with sales, marketing, finance, and operations to obtain current, accurate, and relevant product and market intelligence. He/she also communicates at all levels of the organization and is a key participant in the Executive S&
OP meeting each month. The incumbent manages the development of demand forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation and time horizons. He/she reviews historical sales trends, compiles sales inputs, prepares forecast data, develops statistical forecast models, and evaluates forecast results. This role reconciles significant variances and refines the forecast model to reflect updated sales and market assumptions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares relevant material in advance for sales leadership to assist in development of the forecast
Achieves consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and finance personnel
Collaborates with plant leadership and marketing in planning for new products and promotions
Maintains the demand planning models and reports. Develops the total demand plan for a rolling 18-month horizon for assigned plants. Validates the forecast numbers in advance of the Demand Review to ensure high quality
Ensures solid documentation of monthly demand adjustments by plant, product family, and sales leader
Communicates forecast changes (+ or -) and anticipates questions that may be posed during Demand Review and ELT meetings
Leads the Demand and Supply Review steps of the S&
OP process. Regularly issues action items recorded during the Demand, RCCP, IRAP and ELT S&
OP Meetings and follows up on responses prior to the next meeting
Serves as the coordinator of the S&
OP process and drives adherence to the actions and calendar of the S&
OP process
Monitors and reports weekly on actual demand vs. forecasted demand within the current month. Acts as a liaison between sales, marketing, and operations when actual demand diverges significantly from forecasted demand to identify root cause issues and actions
Tracks and reports monthly forecast accuracy as well as other operational reports published by the Planning group
Presents, solicits, and assesses feedback on the various forecasts from sales and finance. Recommends forecast adjustments based on trends and historical data
Coordinates cross-functional resolution of day to day issues related to demand and plant load balancing
Assists in developing the Annual Budget by incorporating assumptions from Finance into the current demand forecast
Supports the S&
OP Director in advancingthe maturity of the Sales &
Operations Planning process and associated accountabilities
Performs other duties as assigned