Demand Planning Manager

Job Summary

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Sales Forecast Management (40%): Manage the consolidation of the sales unit forecast. Prepare unit and dollar sales estimates. Lead the S&OP process for Demand Planning.
• Supply Chain Collaborator (25%): Provide updates on significant forecast changes. Assist Supply Planning and Manufacturing in managing inventories. Develop statistical stocking strategies.
• S&OP Leadership (25%): Represent Demand Planning in S&OP meetings. Ensure efficacy of the Demand Plan and optimal customer fulfillment. Lead and manage team Analysts, Planners, and Specialists.
• Other/As Needed (10%): Assist in designing and implementing strategic shifts in forecasting processes.

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Operations / Supply Chain Management required
• Advanced degree in Engineering or Business is a plus
• 8-10 years of experience in Supply Chain required
• APICS CPIM Certification preferred

Required Skills

• Extensive functional knowledge of demand planning, forecasting, and related areas
• Experience leading projects and/or business teams or providing key technical expertise
• Operations experience in consumer products industry preferred
• Strong project management experience
• Hands-on experience with planning software
• Experience in presenting to skip level management
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to prepare executive level presentations
• Former managerial experience with proven team leadership/management skills required
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once
• Proven track record of successfully working with all levels within the organization
• Experience working with external clients

Leadership/Cultural Competencies

• Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals
• Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
• Readily takes action on challenges, without unnecessary planning
• Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same
• Has a track record of exceeding goals successfully
• Pushes self and helps others achieve results
• Creates a feeling of belonging and strong team morale; Shares wins and rewards team efforts
• Fosters open dialogue and collaboration among the team
• Deals constructively with problems that do not have clear solutions or outcomes
• Strong written and oral communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Work Environment

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment
• Hybrid schedule: on-site Tuesday–Thursday, remote Monday and Friday

Pay Range

Pay Range: $106,115 to $166,753.

This “base salary range” is a reasonable estimate for this position at the time of posting. Pay within each range is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, to primary work job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location. ASSA ABLOY conducts regular review of compensation ranges and therefore reserves the right to alter this range at any given time.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

Lake Forest, CA, US, 92610

Nearby Major Market: Orange County

Nearby Secondary Market: Los Angeles