Assistant Manager Demand Planning

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The Assistant Manager Demand Planning will lead the end-to-end forecasting process for key retail and wholesale accounts ensuring optimal product availability forecast accuracy and alignment with business objectives.

This role requires close collaboration across cross-functional teams including Product Management Sales Order Management and Product Division (HQ) to deliver accurate and timely demand plans. The Manager/Assistant Manager will play a critical role in driving the CPFR process preparing and leading customer meetings and ensuring that supply chain decisions are supported by accurate market and sales data.

Role & Responsibilities

Key Account Management Directly manage demand planning operations for major accounts such as Lowes Home Depot Walmart and Costco.

CPFR Leadership Lead CPFR (Collaborative Planning Forecasting and Replenishment) meetings for assigned accounts on a weekly and/or monthly basis with deep engagement in the entire process.

Sell-In & Sell-Out Forecast Management Lead weekly or monthly forecast analysis to synchronize sell-in and sell-out projections with inventory levels and supply strategies with customers and factories.

PSI Management Maintain and update channel PSI Sell-In and Sell-Out forecasts by account

Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Product Management Sales Order Management and Product Division (HQ) to gather validate and consolidate account-specific data.

Aging Inventory Management Partner with Product Management and Sales to drive depletion strategies for aging inventory consolidating data and providing actionable insights.

Reporting & Performance Tracking Generate reports detailing forecast accuracy sales performance comparing target and promotional impact; continuously refine forecasting methods.

Customer Communication Demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively engage with customers address their needs and support strategic initiatives and ad-hoc tasks.

Ad-Hoc Projects Manage various ad-hoc tasks and strategic initiatives as assigned.

Skills And Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree in supply chain management Business Administration Finance or a related field (masters degree preferred).

Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in Demand Planning Supply Chain Management or related fields

Industry Knowledge: Experience in consumer goods appliances or retail supply chain operations; familiarity with major U.S. retail accounts such as Lowes Home Depot Walmart and Costco.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in forecasting tools ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel; familiarity with data analytics platforms (e.g. Power BI Tableau) preferred.

Process Expertise: Strong knowledge of CPFR S&OP inventory management and forecast accuracy metrics.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex data clearly to cross-functional teams and leadership.

Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams drive collaboration and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of delivering process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with large datasets statistical modeling and predictive analytics.

Benefits: PTO Medical Dental Vision 401K % Bonus

Comprehensive benefit package to learn more please visit Careers Page ()

Midea America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.