Supply Chain Demand Manager

GS Precision, Inc.

$100K — $125K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Statistics, or Engineering; master's or relevant certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or related supply chain roles, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.
  • Proven history of improving forecast accuracy and contributing to S&OP processes.
  • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel/analytical skills.
  • Strong analytical skills necessary for data evaluation and decision-making.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine demand forecasts across various product lines and regions.
  • Lead the S&OP process to align cross-functional teams on demand plans.
  • Analyze sales data and market trends to enhance forecast accuracy.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance for a unified demand strategy.
  • Monitor and improve forecast performance metrics and implement process enhancements.
  • Manage inventory strategies to mitigate stockout and excess inventory risks.
  • Support new product launches and manage product lifecycle changes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Care Coverage starting next month after hire.
  • Paid Holidays beginning on Day ONE.
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance and Short-Term Disability.
  • 401k Matching Retirement Plan and Health Reimbursement Account.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and flexible spending options including dependent care.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Generate Sustained Profitability

We offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
  • Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
  • Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Company Paid Short-Term Disability
  • 401k Matching Retirement Plan
  • Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Dependent Care Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Safety Shoe Allowance
  • Prescription Safety Glasses Program
  • Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
  • Bereavement Leave


Supply Chain Demand Manager

On-Site Brattleboro, VT

Position Overview

The Supply Chain Demand Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing demand forecasts and planning processes to ensure product availability, inventory efficiency, and alignment between sales, marketing, operations, and supply teams. This role drives accurate demand sensing, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes, and continuous improvement in forecast accuracy to support business growth, cost control, and customer service levels.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop, maintain, and refine statistical and consensus-based demand forecasts across product lines, channels, and regions.
• Lead the S&OP / IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process, facilitating cross-functional alignment on demand plans, assumptions, and risks.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, promotional plans, seasonality, new product introductions, and external factors to improve forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to gather insights, challenge assumptions, and produce a single source of truth for demand.
• Monitor forecast performance (e.g., MAPE, bias, accuracy by segment) and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
• Manage demand-related inventory strategies, safety stock recommendations, and risk mitigation for stockouts or excess inventory.
• Support new product launches, product lifecycle changes, and discontinuations with robust demand planning.
• Identify and quantify demand risks and opportunities; communicate scenarios and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, tools, and data quality; leverage advanced analytics, AI/ML forecasting where applicable.
• Prepare and present demand plan reviews, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Partner with supply planning to balance demand and supply constraints and support capacity and inventory decisions.

Requirements

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field (master's or relevant certification preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or related roles (aerospace experience manufacturing preferred).
• Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy and leading or contributing to S&OP processes.
• ERP/MRP, S&OP ownership, advanced Excel/analytics, and executive communication.
• Strong analytical skills

We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.

Come join our team!

Salary Description

$100,000- $125,000 a year

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