Demand Planning Manager

Company Overview Midea is one of the world’s largest home appliance brands, offering the most comprehensive selection of products in the world to fully serve the needs of day-to-day living at home, at work, or anywhere else you go. In North America we strive to aim high, put the customer first, transform and innovate the marketplace, utilizing our commitment, dedication, inclusion and partnership with our teams. We are a global company with over 150,000 employees and operations in more than 195 countries. As a publicly listed company, we are also ranked #245 as a Fortune Global 500 company and offers one of the most comprehensive ranges in the home appliance industry. Midea America is a subsidiary of Midea with over 200 employees in the US and we are expanding our presence in North America. Job Summary The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading the end-to-end demand planning function for a global home appliance business with a complex, import-driven supply chain. This role ensures the development of accurate, data-driven forecasts that align with business objectives and support optimal inventory levels despite extended overseas lead times. The role is responsible for driving demand planning excellence by integrating market intelligence, sales insights, and historical data to create a robust demand signal. Given the long supply lead times and reliance on international manufacturing, this role requires proactive scenario planning, risk mitigation, and close cross-functional collaboration to balance service levels, inventory investment, and supply constraints. This position partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and overseas sourcing teams to synchronize demand and supply plans. The Manager will lead the monthly S&OP/IBP demand review process, improve forecast accuracy, and implement best-in-class planning tools and processes. Key responsibilities include managing forecast models, overseeing demand planning KPIs, identifying demand variability risks, and leading a team of planners. The role also plays a critical part in new product launches, promotional planning, and lifecycle management to ensure effective alignment with global supply capabilities. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, deep understanding of supply chain dynamics, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with long planning horizons. This leader must demonstrate strategic thinking, operational rigor, and the ability to influence stakeholders across regions and functions. Essential Job Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end demand planning process, including statistical forecasting, consensus demand planning, and demand review cycles within S&OP/IBP. Develop and maintain accurate rolling forecasts (short-, mid-, and long-term) accounting for long overseas production and transit lead times. Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, bias, and demand signal quality across product categories and channels. Partner with Sales, Marketing, and Product teams to incorporate promotions, product launches, and lifecycle events into demand plans. Collaborate with Supply Planning and Sourcing teams to align demand with constrained supply capacity and long lead-time procurement windows. Implement scenario modeling and what-if analyses to proactively manage risks related to demand volatility, supply disruptions, and inventory imbalances. Establish inventory strategies (safety stock, forward buy, pre-build) to mitigate risks associated with extended replenishment cycles. Lead the monthly demand review process, ensuring alignment across commercial and operational stakeholders. Monitor and report key KPIs including forecast accuracy, forecast bias, service levels, inventory turns, and excess & obsolete inventory. Drive adoption and optimization of demand planning systems, tools, and advanced analytics capabilities. Partner with Finance to align demand plans with financial targets, including revenue and…

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