Regional Demand Planning Manager - Steel (NAFTA)

Vesuvius

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field preferred.
  • APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent certification preferred.
  • 7-10 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or integrated supply chain roles.
  • Proven experience leading regional or multi-site demand planning processes.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP IBP or similar advanced planning systems.
  • Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the regional demand plan for Steel across NAFTA at product, customer, and location levels.
  • Ensure delivery of an unconstrained, consensus demand plan to support supply planning and execution processes.
  • Maintain a clear linkage between demand plans and commercial assumptions.
  • Lead the statistical baseline forecast process and ensure appropriate use of forecasting models in SOP V1 and then in SAP IBP.
  • Facilitate commercial review and adjustment cycles, ensuring assumptions are documented and understood.
  • Lead Demand Review meetings and formally release the demand plan into supply planning.
  • Own forecast accuracy, bias, and error metrics, monitoring performance and driving corrective actions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous improvement and professional development.
  • Collaborative, cross-functional work environment.
  • Engagement with senior leadership and cross-regional teams.
  • Opportunity to influence demand planning methodologies and strategies.
Full Job Description
Key Responsibilities

  • Own and manage the regional demand plan for Steel across NAFTA at product, customer, and location levels.
  • Ensure delivery of an unconstrained, consensus demand plan to support supply planning and execution processes.
  • Maintain a clear linkage between demand plans and commercial assumptions.

  • Lead the statistical baseline forecast process and ensure appropriate use of forecasting models in SOP V1 and then in SAP IBP.
  • Facilitate commercial review and adjustment cycles, ensuring assumptions are documented and understood.
  • Lead Demand Review meetings and formally release the demand plan into supply planning.

  • Own forecast accuracy, bias, and error metrics, monitoring performance and driving corrective actions.
  • Identify demand volatility, structural changes, and forecast risks, and proactively escalate insights to stakeholders.
  • Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, parameters, and data quality.


Demand Segmentation & Planning Strategy

  • Own demand segmentation in line with Vesuvius' planning archetypes (Make To Stock- Make to Order- Make to Consignment)
  • Ensure correct planning strategies are implemented and maintained for customers and products across NAFTA.
  • Partner with Supply Planning to ensure segmentation is effectively translated into supply and inventory strategies.


S&OP / Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a key contributor to S&OP presenting demand outlook, risks, and scenarios.
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Finance, and Operations to ensure alignment.
  • Provide clear demand insights to support decision-making, scenario planning, and trade-off discussions.


Systems, Data & Governance

  • Lead effective implementation and use of SAP IBP Demand Planning, ensuring data accuracy, governance, and user discipline.
  • Support master data quality (customer, product, hierarchy, and attributes) in partnership with IT and Supply Chain teams.
  • Support change management and capability building related to IBP and demand planning maturity.


Key Interfaces

  • Commercial / Sales Leadership
  • Customer Service (CS)
  • Supply Planning & Inventory Management
  • Finance / Controlling
  • IBP / Systems & Data Teams


Qualifications

  • Pref. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
  • APICS CPIM / CSCP or equivalent certification preferred.


Experience

  • 7-10 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or integrated supply chain roles.
  • Proven experience leading regional or multi-site demand planning processes.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP IBP or similar advanced planning systems.
  • Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments is preferred.


Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong understanding of demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP processes.
  • Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.
  • Strong facilitation and stakeholder-management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, cross-regional environment.


Similar Jobs

More Jobs at Vesuvius

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Regional Demand Planning Manager - Steel (NAFTA) jobs: