What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planning Manager position at Full Swing Simulators?
Description
Full Swing is the leader in sports technology, revolutionizing the way athletes and enthusiasts train, play, and experience the game. Trusted by the world’s best golfers including Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, and Jordan Spieth, Full Swing delivers industry-leading golf simulators and launch monitors used both at home and on the PGA Tour. We blend cutting-edge hardware and software to bring golf to life like never before.
Demand Planning Manager
Drive Strategy. Optimize Inventory. Shape Growth.
Are you a data-driven supply chain leader who thrives at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration? We're looking for an experienced Demand Planning Manager to lead our forecasting and inventory planning efforts, ensuring we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time.
In this highly visible role, you'll play a critical part in aligning demand forecasts, inventory investments, and supply plans with our business objectives. You'll collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to drive forecast accuracy, improve inventory performance, and support company growth.
If you're passionate about turning data into actionable insights, leading high-performing teams, and continuously improving planning processes, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Forecasting and Demand Planning
Track And Report Key Planning Metrics, Including
Requirements
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business by shaping inventory strategy, improving operational performance, and helping drive sustainable growth. This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence, analytical challenge, and leadership responsibility in a collaborative and innovative environment.
If you're ready to take ownership of demand planning and help build a best-in-class forecasting function, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
At our company, rapid growth means endless opportunities! We’re committed to developing talent from within, offering clear career advancement paths across all roles. Over 70% of our managers—and many other key team members—were promoted internally. If you're eager to grow and make an impact, join us and see where your potential can take you!
Full Swing Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe everyone has the power to make a difference and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, color, gender, religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship, or genetic information. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR@fullswinggolf.com.
Full Swing is the leader in sports technology, revolutionizing the way athletes and enthusiasts train, play, and experience the game. Trusted by the world’s best golfers including Tiger Woods, Jon Rahm, and Jordan Spieth, Full Swing delivers industry-leading golf simulators and launch monitors used both at home and on the PGA Tour. We blend cutting-edge hardware and software to bring golf to life like never before.
Demand Planning Manager
Drive Strategy. Optimize Inventory. Shape Growth.
Are you a data-driven supply chain leader who thrives at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and cross-functional collaboration? We're looking for an experienced Demand Planning Manager to lead our forecasting and inventory planning efforts, ensuring we have the right products, in the right place, at the right time.
In this highly visible role, you'll play a critical part in aligning demand forecasts, inventory investments, and supply plans with our business objectives. You'll collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to drive forecast accuracy, improve inventory performance, and support company growth.
If you're passionate about turning data into actionable insights, leading high-performing teams, and continuously improving planning processes, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Forecasting and Demand Planning
- Develop and maintain accurate item-level rolling forecasts that support company sales, inventory, and profitability goals.
- Create and manage 12-month demand forecasts across core and new product assortments.
- Review forecast performance regularly and adjust inventory plans based on emerging business trends.
- Analyze demand drivers including seasonality, promotions, market trends, and new product launches.
- Identify forecast variances and lead root-cause analysis to continuously improve forecast accuracy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Lead the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, and Finance teams.
- Facilitate consensus forecasting and align inventory strategies with business objectives.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and key liaison across departments, translating business intelligence into actionable demand plans.
- Provide data-driven insights that influence strategic decision-making.
- Oversee inventory allocation strategies based on marketing initiatives, seasonality, and business priorities.
- Ensure inventory is optimally planned, purchased, allocated, and sold to achieve sales, margin, inventory turn, and profitability goals.
- Identify potential inventory risks and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of planners and analysts.
- Establish performance goals, provide coaching, and support professional development.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Drive enhancements to demand planning systems, forecasting tools, and reporting capabilities.
- Standardize planning processes and documentation to improve efficiency and forecast accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for automation and implement industry best practices.
- Develop and maintain dashboards to monitor demand trends and business performance.
Track And Report Key Planning Metrics, Including
- Forecast Accuracy
- Forecast Bias
- Inventory Turns
- Customer Service Levels
Requirements
What You'll Bring
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, or Inventory Management.
- 2 years of leadership or people management experience.
- Proven success managing forecasting, inventory planning, and S&OP processes.
- Experience with ERP systems and demand forecasting tools.
- Strong understanding of strategic top-down planning and tactical bottom-up forecasting.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated, hands-on, and results-oriented approach.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Master's degree (MBA, MS in Supply Chain, Logistics, Data Analytics, Operations Research, or related field).
- Experience with Fishbowl and Salesforce.
- Professional certifications such as: APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, DDP
You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business by shaping inventory strategy, improving operational performance, and helping drive sustainable growth. This role offers a unique blend of strategic influence, analytical challenge, and leadership responsibility in a collaborative and innovative environment.
If you're ready to take ownership of demand planning and help build a best-in-class forecasting function, we encourage you to apply.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Benefits Package – Medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus more
- 401(k) with Company Match – Up to 4% contribution match
- Paid Time Off – Generous PTO and paid holidays
- Supportive Work Environment – A relaxed, non-corporate atmosphere
- Team Culture – Engaging team bonding events and activities
- Onsite Wellness – Access to a personal trainer, gym facilities and yoga classes for a healthy work-life balance
- Annual performance bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary, based on both individual performance and overall company results. Bonus payouts are prorated based on the employee's start date during their first year of employment.
At our company, rapid growth means endless opportunities! We’re committed to developing talent from within, offering clear career advancement paths across all roles. Over 70% of our managers—and many other key team members—were promoted internally. If you're eager to grow and make an impact, join us and see where your potential can take you!
Full Swing Golf is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe everyone has the power to make a difference and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, color, gender, religion, marital or domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship, or genetic information. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact HR@fullswinggolf.com.