Demand Planning Manager

Vantive is a vital organ therapy company on a mission to extend lives and expand possibilities for patients and care teams everywhere. For 70 years, our team has driven meaningful innovations in kidney care. As we build on our legacy, we are deepening our commitment to elevating the dialysis experience through digital solutions and advanced services, while looking beyond kidney care and investing in transforming vital organ therapies. Greater flexibility and efficiency in therapy administration for care teams, and longer, fuller lives for patients— that is what Vantive aspires to deliver. We believe Vantive will not only build our leadership in the kidney care space, it will also offer meaningful work to those who join us. At Vantive, you will become part of a community of people who are focused, courageous and don’t settle for the mediocre. Each of us is driven to help improve patients’ lives worldwide. Join us in advancing our mission to extend lives and expand possibilities. Your Role We are seeking a Demand Planning Manager to lead demand planning and forecasting activities across multiple business units throughout the United States and Canada. This role serves as a critical link between Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, Customer Care, and Information Technology to ensure accurate demand forecasts, improve service performance, optimize inventory investments, and support profitable growth. Beyond traditional forecasting responsibilities, this position plays a key role in transforming how the business plans and makes decisions. The Demand Planning Manager will lead process improvement initiatives, support digital transformation efforts, implement planning technologies, and drive the adoption of advanced analytics and AI-enabled solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, data-driven leader who enjoys solving complex business challenges and driving meaningful organizational change. What You'll Be Doing Lead the monthly demand planning and forecasting process across multiple business units in the United States and CanadaDevelop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts aligned with commercial objectives and operational requirementsAnalyze demand trends, customer behavior, market conditions, product lifecycle changes, and promotional activity to improve forecast accuracyPartner with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop consensus-based demand plansMonitor forecast performance, identify root causes of forecast variance, and implement corrective actions to improve planning effectivenessAssess current demand planning processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, scalability, accuracy, and business performanceDesign and implement enhanced planning processes, workflows, governance models, and reporting capabilitiesDrive process standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple business unitsLead cross-functional projects from opportunity identification through implementation and value realizationDevelop business requirements, project plans, timelines, risk assessments, governance routines, and performance measuresCoordinate stakeholders and project activities across Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, IT, Finance, and Customer Care teamsSupport strategic initiatives including product launches, business expansions, network optimization, and organizational transformation effortsPartner with Information Technology teams to implement and optimize demand planning, forecasting, and supply chain systemsDefine business requirements and support system testing, deployment, adoption, and continuous improvement activitiesDevelop dashboards, reporting tools, and decision-support capabilities that improve visibility and planning performanceIdentify opportunities to leverage artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, machine learning, and automation to improve planning accuracy and efficiencyUtilize advanced analytics to identify demand drivers, risks, opportunities, and actionable business insightsMeasure and monitor the effectiveness of planning tools, digital solutions, and process improvementsFacilitate demand reviews, planning meetings, and executive presentationsCommunicate assumptions, risks, opportunities, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all organizational levelsBuild strong cross-functional relationships and influence business decisions through data-driven insights and collaboration What You'll Bring Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or a related field7+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), Business Analytics, or related disciplinesProven experience leading cross-functional projects, business transformation initiatives, and organizational change effortsStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to convert complex data into actionable business recommendationsExperience improving business processes and implementing sustainable governance and performance measurement frameworksStrong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skillsDemonstrated ability to influence and drive alignment across cross-functional teams and leadership groupsStrong business acumen and a continuous improvement mindset Nice To Have Experience managing demand planning activities across multiple business units, product categories, or geographic regionsExperience implementing ERP, Advanced Planning Systems (APS), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), forecasting, or analytics platformsKnowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and planning automation technologiesAPICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, PMP, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or similar professional certificationExperience with SAP IBP, SAP APO, Kinaxis, Oracle, Anaplan, Power BI, Tableau, or comparable planning and analytics toolsExperience supporting North American operations within manufacturing, healthcare, medical device, consumer products, or industrial organizationsExperience leading digital transformation and supply chain modernization initiatives What You'll Gain Opportunity to lead enterprise-wide planning and transformation initiativesExposure to executive leadership and strategic business decision-makingExperience driving digital transformation and advanced planning system implementationsHands-on involvement in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics applications within supply chain planningLeadership opportunities across Integrated Business Planning (IBP), operational excellence, and continuous improvement initiativesBroad exposure to Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Customer Care, and Technology functionsThe ability to shape and influence the future planning capabilities of a growing North American organization Location & Travel: Based in Deerfield, IllinoisSupports multiple business units across the United States and CanadaTravel required based on business needs, system implementations, and strategic project initiatives We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Vantive, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is 116,000 - 145,000 USD annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. US Benefits At Vantive This is where your well-being matters. Vantive offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Aon Pooled Employer Plan (“Aon PEP”), Vantive’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, to help you prepare for your future. The Aon PEP is designed to help improve retirement outcomes by providing retirement resources more efficiently. The plan offers a robust set of investment options, financial education, and a suite of resources to support your retirement goals. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Vantive’s US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Vantive Equal Employment Opportunity Vantive is an equal opportunity employer. Vantive evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodation Vantive is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. 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