Supply Chain Demand Manager - Manufacturing Forecasting
ilocatumSupply Chain Demand Manager, Manufacturing Forecasting
Location: Northampton, MA
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000 to $110,000 per year
Own the demand plan that drives product availability, inventory, and growth, with a direct voice to senior leadership.
Must-Haves
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of pro
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gressive experience in demand planning or forecasting
• Experience leading or contributing to S&OP or IBP processes
• Proven record of improving forecast accuracy
• ERP/MRP and demand planning system experience
• Advanced Excel skills plus reporting or visualization tools
• Strong understanding of inventory management, safety stock, and capacity planning
• Ability to present recommendations to senior leadership
What You'll Do
• Build and improve statistical and consensus demand forecasts across products, customers, channels, and regions
• Lead the demand planning side of the S&OP/IBP process and align teams on one approved plan
• Analyze sales history, seasonality, promotions, market trends, and new product launches
• Track forecast accuracy, MAPE, and bias, and fix the root causes of variances
• Recommend safety stock, service levels, and inventory positioning
• Plan demand for new products, transitions, engineering changes, and phase-outs
• Partner with Supply Planning to balance demand with capacity, materials, and lead times
• Build planning scenarios, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries
• Drive process, data, and system improvements, including advanced analytics and AI forecasting tools
Nice-to-Haves
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)
• Aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing experience
• Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or Engineering
• Experience with long lead time products, constrained materials, or complex BOMs
• Experience with advanced forecasting, BI, or AI/ML planning tools
Compensation and Benefits
• $100,000 to $110,000 per year
About the Company
Our client is an established manufacturer in western Massachusetts producing complex, engineered products.
To apply, submit your resume for consideration.