Demand Planning Manager

About this Role The SIOP Demand Planning Manager will oversee the regional Consensus Demand Plan for the assigned Business Unit. This role will oversee the regional demand planning process and provide strategic direction to continuously enhance demand planning capabilities. Responsible for North America CHVAC demand planning that includes revenue of +$1B. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Business Leaders to develop an 18‑month consensus demand plan for assigned Business Unit through the monthly SIOP cycle. Partner with stakeholders across teams to capture all inputs to the demand plan and to ensure adjustments and improvements to forecasting models and methodologies are implemented. Integrate firm backlog, order pipeline, bookings forecast, statistical forecasting, portfolio management, NPI, market intelligence and other product demand signals to create a consensus demand forecast. Coordinate cross‑functional discussions to document and challenge Demand Plan assumptions and refine the forecast. Analyze performance and metrics to identify causes of forecast error and bias and develop and implement plans to correct errors. Stay updated on market trends, industry dynamics, and customer behavior. Develop plan to capture opportunities and identify demand changes. Collaborate with senior management to align demand planning initiatives with overall business strategies and goals. Ensure alignment between revenue and demand plans. Understand the drivers of demand changes, customers, and revenue impacts and potential effects on downstream processes. Lead the SIOP Demand Reviews, prepare data and metrics for review, identify gaps and scenarios, guide final decision‑making on open items and trade‑offs, prepare escalations for executive review when appropriate. Create the SIOP Demand Review minutes, communicate key conclusions to stakeholders and perform follow‑up of actions. Lead continuous improvement efforts to advance the demand planning and forecasting process capabilities. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. 6+ years of experience in Supply Chain (S&OP, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Materials Management, Master Planning, Scheduling). Preferred Qualifications Strong working knowledge of S&OE, IBP and/or S&OP with implementation experience. MBA or master’s degree in business or equivalent. Ability to build cross‑functional relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with demand‑planning tools. Advanced capability in Microsoft Excel, SAP, Kinaxis and PowerPoint. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Benefits Health Care: Medical, Dental, Vision. Wellness incentives. Retirement benefits. Paid vacation days, up to 15 days. Paid sick days, up to 5 days. Paid personal leave, up to 5 days. Paid holidays, up to 13 days. Birth and adoption leave. Parental leave. Family and medical leave. Bereavement leave. Jury duty leave. Military leave. Purchased vacation. Short‑term and long‑term disability. Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment. Tax‑advantaged accounts: Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, Dependent Care Spending Account. Tuition Assistance. Carrier EEO Statement Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr