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Demand Planning Manager (ThinQ Platform)

LG Electronics · Englewood Cliffs, NJ · 1 mo ago
ManufacturingFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Own demand planning for smart home devices, including forecasting, supply alignment, and inventory planning across the full product lifecycle
  • Manage end-to-end planning activities covering demand forecasting, production coordination, delivery planning, sales alignment, and inventory control
  • Apply strong demand planning and supply chain expertise to support planning activities across diverse operating environments, including early-stage or evolving partner setups
  • Lead regular business reviews (primarily weekly) with distribution partners to align on forecasts, sell-out performance, inventory status, and order planning
  • Closely monitor inventory risks such as excess, shortages, and aging stock, and proactively adjust plans to protect sales performance and profitability
  • Work cross-functionally with supply chain, production planning, logistics, inventory, and sales teams to ensure end-to-end alignment
  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help build scalable planning structures as the business and partner landscape evolves
  • Made data-driven and experience-based planning decisions in complex and uncertain business environments, applying creative judgment to balance customer requirements with internal supply and operational constraints

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, or related supply chain roles, preferably within consumer electronics, smart home devices, or similar industries
  • Strong expertise in end-to-end supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, production planning, logistics, inventory control, and sales coordination
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with retail partners and senior leadership
  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make sound, data-driven decisions in complex and evolving business environments
  • APICS certification preferred

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