Supply Chain Demand Manager - Manufacturing Forecasting

Supply Chain Demand Manager, Manufacturing ForecastingLocation: Northampton, MAJob Type: Full-timePay: $100,000 to $110,000 per yearOwn the demand plan that drives product availability, inventory, and growth, with a direct voice to senior leadership.Must-HavesBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning or forecastingExperience leading or contributing to S&OP or IBP processesProven record of improving forecast accuracyERP/MRP and demand planning system experienceAdvanced Excel skills plus reporting or visualization toolsStrong understanding of inventory management, safety stock, and capacity planningAbility to present recommendations to senior leadershipWhat You'll DoBuild and improve statistical and consensus demand forecasts across products, customers, channels, and regionsLead the demand planning side of the S&OP/IBP process and align teams on one approved planAnalyze sales history, seasonality, promotions, market trends, and new product launchesTrack forecast accuracy, MAPE, and bias, and fix the root causes of variancesRecommend safety stock, service levels, and inventory positioningPlan demand for new products, transitions, engineering changes, and phase-outsPartner with Supply Planning to balance demand with capacity, materials, and lead timesBuild planning scenarios, KPI dashboards, and executive summariesDrive process, data, and system improvements, including advanced analytics and AI forecasting toolsNice-to-HavesAPICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP)Aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing experienceMaster's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or EngineeringExperience with long lead time products, constrained materials, or complex BOMsExperience with advanced forecasting, BI, or AI/ML planning toolsCompensation and Benefits$100,000 to $110,000 per yearAbout the CompanyOur client is an established manufacturer in western Massachusetts producing complex, engineered products.To apply, submit your resume for consideration.