Demand Planning Manager

Posted: Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Valid Thru: Friday, 29 May 2026
Index Requested on: 04/29/2026 14:11:35
Indexed on: 04/29/2026 14:11:35

Location: Oconomowoc, WI, 53066, US

Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 - Production
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

ORBIS Corporation is hiring!

Description:

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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Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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