Demand Planning Lead

Position description

Job title

Demand Planning Lead

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Job description

Job Title : Demand Planning Lead
Location : Cypress, CA (onsite)
Schedule : Full-time Pay range : $60-$75/hr


About the role
The Demand Planning Lead supports the North America BU's growth strategy and owns all linked supply chain initiatives surrounding demand planning, forecasting, inventories, and S&OP planning.

1. S&OP and Forecasting

• Lead the monthly S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely decision-making, and clear communication of risks and opportunities
• Design and improve standardized demand planning and S&OP processes to enhance scalability and efficiency
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across all channels (retail, distributors, Tier 1, eCommerce)
• Monitor forecast accuracy using KPIs, dashboards, and analytics
  Identify supply-demand imbalances and propose actionable, scenario-based solutions
• Partner with Channel Leads to improve forecast accuracy and service levels

2. Inventory Management

• Define and manage inventory strategies, including safety stock policies and ABC segmentation
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and improve inventory health

3. Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, tools, and methodologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and key customers
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within SAP, including master data management
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for planning processes

Profile

Education / Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required
Master's degree or MBA is a plus


Experience needed:

• 8+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related functions
• Proven experience managing or leading S&OP processes in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrated track record of improving forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and planning processes
• Deep knowledge of key inventory performance metrics such as forecast accuracy, MAPE, bias, safety stock, ABC, etc.
• Experience in multi-channel environments (e.g., retail, distribution, eCommerce, Tier 1 accounts)
• Strong exposure to data-driven decision-making, forecasting, and inventory optimization

IT Knowledge:


ERP systems (SAP)
Business analytics (Power BI)
Microsoft Office Suite - excellent Excel capabilities
Integrated Business Planning (IBP)


Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Position location

Job location

America, USA, California

Location

Cypress

Office Location

Cypress, Los Angeles - California - USA

Teleworking (Homeoffice)

No - No teleworking

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of education required

3- Bachelor

Minimum level of experience required

6-10 years

Requester

Position start date

04/05/2026