Senior Manager, Demand PlanningAbout the Job: We are currently looking to hire a
Senior Manager, Demand Planning!We are looking for a Senior Manager of Demand Planning to lead demand planning and forecast generation efforts across Operations. This role is responsible for building accurate forecasts, aligning cross-functional teams, and leveraging tools and data to drive smarter decisions.
You'll play a critical role in connecting Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance-ensuring that demand signals translate into actionable plans. This role also includes leading and developing a team while optimizing processes and technologies to improve demand planning maturity and continuously enhance forecast accuracy.
This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite in Broomfield, CO.
This role may be responsible for, but not limited to:- Demand Planning & Forecasting
- Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process across all divisions
- Develop and maintain short- and long-term forecasts using historical data, trends, and market insights
- Establish and drive a continuous improvement program for forecast accuracy, including root cause analysis, bias tracking, and corrective actions
- Define, monitor, and improve key forecast KPIs (e.g., accuracy, bias, forecast value add)
- Demand Generation Alignment
- Partner with Marketing and Sales to incorporate promotions, product launches, and campaigns into demand plans
- Ensure alignment between demand plans and revenue targets
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead the monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) Demand Planning cycle
- Act as the central point of coordination between key stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance)
- Communicate risks, opportunities, and trade-offs clearly to leadership
- Tools, Systems & Capability Building
- Own and optimize demand planning tools (ERP, forecasting software, BI platforms)
- Identify gaps and introduce new tools, automation, and advanced analytics capabilities
- Drive adoption of best practices in demand planning and data management
- Manage and develop a team of 3 demand planners
- Set clear goals, provide coaching, and build a high-performance culture
- Establish scalable processes and documentation
- Track and report key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, service levels and new product launch status
- Deliver regular insights and action plans to improve forecast performance over time
- Support scenario planning and decision-making under uncertainty
The base compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience.
About You: Education and Experience:- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or associated business major. Advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
- 2+ years of managerial experience in supply chain
- APICS or IBF Certification preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:- Experience in consumer goods, preferably with short shelf-life products
- Proven track record of leading S&OP/IBP processes
- Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting methodologies
- Hands-on experience with demand planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Kinaxis, o9)
- Experience leading and developing teams
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proven ability to improve forecast accuracy metrics that result in financial improvements
