Demand Manager Job

About the role

At Bostik, you’ll be part of an organization that values its people. With plenty of training and advancement opportunities, you will be supported to thrive and grow within our global network. Our values guide how we work every day—not just what we say. Inclusion: Everyone deserves to feel respected, supported, and heard. Safety & Support: We prioritize safe work practices, proper PPE, clear procedures, and incident reporting without hesitation. Empowerment: Training is provided, expectations are clear, and learning is encouraged. Teamwork: Success here is built through communication, collaboration, and shared responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Own demand planning performance by developing, monitoring, and reporting key KPIs (e.g., OTIF, forecast accuracy, inventory health metrics such as DSI, excess, and aging) and driving continuous improvement.
• Lead forecasting processes by analyzing historical data, market trends, seasonality, and customer insights to generate accurate forecasts and recommend adjustments to align with demand changes.
• Drive forecast accuracy improvements through regular reporting, root-cause analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to optimize forecasting methods, hierarchy, and processes.
• Lead the monthly S&OP/SIOP process, aligning demand plans with inventory strategies and partnering with supply chain teams to set and manage inventory targets (e.g., safety stock, reorder points) and ensure execution.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and externally (sales, production, customers) to close gaps between forecast and business plans, improve service levels, and identify opportunities for inventory optimization and SKU rationalization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in demand forecasting and sales planning for a large SKU portfolio (500+ items) within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in S&OP/SIOP and demand planning; experience with master scheduling and procurement preferred.
• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification highly preferred.
• Advanced analytical and technical skills, including data querying, data collection, trend analysis, and advanced proficiency in Excel and other data tools; experience with SAP and S&OP software preferred.
• Location: Radnor, PA or Wauwatosa, WI