Demand Planning Manager

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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

About The Opportunity

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading the demand forecasting process to support optimal inventory levels, service performance, and financial outcomes. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations to create an accurate, consensus‑based demand plan that aligns with business objectives. The Demand Planning Manager plays a critical role in the SIOP process and continuously improves forecasting accuracy and planning maturity.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Forecasting & Planning

• Own the end‑to‑end demand planning process, including statistical forecasting, new product introductions, and lifecycle management

• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts at appropriate levels of detail (SKU, customer, product line, region)

• Challenge assumptions and incorporate market intelligence, historical trends, and business insights to improve forecast accuracy

• Account for manufacturing realities such as lead times, minimum order quantities, batch sizing, and capacity constraints

• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and demand volatility; lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)

• Lead monthly demand review meetings as part of the SIOP process

• Present demand scenarios, risks, and assumptions to cross‑functional leadership

• Partner with Supply Planning and Manufacturing to balance demand, capacity, and

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• Ensure demand plans are approved and translated into executable supply, production, and procurement plans

 

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Sales and Marketing to align on large programs, customer commitments, and growth assumptions

• Collaborate with Supply Planning and Operations to ensure demand plans are feasible and executable

• Work with Finance to align forecasts with budgets, financial targets, and revenue expectations

• Support NPI and phase‑out planning, ensuring smooth transitions without excess or obsolete inventory

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and planning efficiency

• Leverage demand planning systems and analytics to enhance scenario modeling and decision‑making (Logility)

• Support system implementations, upgrades, and master data initiatives

• Own data integrity and governance for demand signals feeding MRP and ERP systems

• Establish and report key demand planning KPIs to leadership

Education/ Certification

• Bachelor’s degree.  Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

• 5–8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and SIOP processes

• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insights

• Proficiency in demand planning systems (e.g., Logility) and Excel

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen

• Influencing without authority

• Data‑driven decision making

• People leadership and collaboration

• Continuous improvement mindset

Working Conditions

• Periodic travel (up to 20–30%) to plants and sales/corporate offices.

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Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. 

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries. 

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow. 

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers.  All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.