Manager- Demand Planning

About the role

Position Summary The Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for the development, design, and implementation of high-quality, data-driven sales intelligence tools in addition to sales and operations planning (S&OP). This position will be critical for providing customer demand data accuracy and consistent reporting that creates optimal processes and procedures connected to history, forecasting or other sales support data for manufacturing and financial forecasts.

RealTruck is the premier manufacturer and digital destination of accessories for truck, Jeep®, Bronco® and off-road enthusiasts around the world. Globally headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, RealTruck’s 6,000+ associates operate from 35+ facilities across four continents. RealTruck’s industry leading product portfolio, which includes the Husky Liners total vehicle protection brand, boasts over 1,000 patents and pending applications. The company’s omni-channel retail approach delivers a seamless consumer experience online at RealTruck.com, as well as through its 12,000+ dealer network and automotive (OEM) partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily activities of the Demand Planners.
• Manage end-to-end demand signals and optimize inventory levels by blending traditional forecasting with modern AI and machine learning.
• Provide guidance to staff when unique circumstances arise.
• Act as a decision maker on issues that need to be elevated to a higher level.
• Conduct performance appraisals and provide regular performance feedback and development opportunities to the team.
• Act as a change agent/lead in support of company initiatives and process improvements.
• Provide input on most applicable statistical model and analyze prior demand history.
• Monitor and suggest monthly adjustments of forecast based on monitoring of actual demand and market trends.
• Manage the coordination with Product Management to phase in/out products based on changes to product line.
• Participate in Global demand planning meetings as NA representative.
• Coordinate with Channel Marketing to review campaign forecasting and communicate decisions to S&OP Demand Planners.
• Travel may be required.
• Individual Contributor (no supervisory responsibilities).
• Physical Requirements: Sedentary work – exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally; sitting most of the time; walking and standing occasionally.
• Physical Activities: talking and hearing.
• Visual Acuity: close visual acuity needed for preparing and analyzing data, transcribing, viewing computer terminal, expansive reading, visual inspection, using measurement devices, assembly/fabrication at close distances.
• Working Conditions: professional office environment; routine use of standard office equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Supply Chain preferred, or equivalent work experience required.
• 5+ years of sales forecasting experience required.
• Demonstrated experience or strong familiarity with AI forecasting applications and demand-sensing platforms.
• Ability to analyze and communicate numerical data utilizing analysis capabilities.
• Experience with data visualization tools (specifically Power BI/Domo) required.
• Experience leading or developing others, either directly or through project leadership.
• Capable using data analytics to influence business decisions and drive outcomes.