What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planning Manager position at Ferretti Search?
Ferretti Search is delighted to partner with a growing organization to locate their next Demand Planning Manager.
Location: Charlotte, NC - Hybrid 3/2
Compensation: $100k- $120k
Schedule: M-F
What’s in it for you?
• Strategic Impact: Play a critical role in driving forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and overall supply chain performance
• Cross-Functional Visibility: Partner closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership to influence key business decisions
• Growth Opportunity: Join an organization focused on continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and operational excellence
What will your day look like?
• Demand Forecasting: Develop, maintain, and improve demand forecasts across multiple product lines and customer channels using historical sales data, market trends, and business insights
• Data Analysis & Planning: Analyze forecast performance, identify demand drivers, perform variance analysis, and provide actionable recommendations to improve accuracy and inventory performance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead demand review discussions, support S&OP activities, and work closely with supply chain, procurement, and operations teams to align inventory and production plans with customer demand
Who are you?
• Analytical Professional: 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory planning, supply chain planning, or a related discipline
• Technical Expert: Advanced Excel skills with experience utilizing ERP systems and planning platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Anaplan, or similar tools
• Collaborative Business Partner: Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders, present data-driven insights, and drive alignment across multiple functions
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Economics, Statistics, or related field
• Experience supporting Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
• Experience within manufacturing, consumer products, retail, distribution, or related industries
• Knowledge of statistical forecasting methodologies
• APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) preferred
• Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence tools
Key Areas of Success
• Forecast Accuracy
• Inventory Optimization
• Service Level Performance
• Demand Plan Adherence
• S&OP Effectiveness
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
Application & Contact Information
If this role isn't a perfect match for you, that's okay! We're recruiting professionals across various domains. Contact Kristie Man at kman@ferrettisearch.com to inquire about more opportunities in Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing Leadership.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000