Demand Planning Manager, Americas

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Greetings from your future manager

Welcome you to join Strategic Supply Chain team in Adhesive Materials. As we continue strengthening our endtoend planning capabilities Demand Planning Manager will play a key part in shaping accurate insightdriven demand forecasts and enabling collaboration across Sales Market Operations and Regional Supply Chain. If you enjoy working with data influencing decisions and driving continuous improvementthis is a place where your expertise will truly make an impact. I look forward to getting to know you. - Krzysztof Kwiatos Director Strategic Supply Chain.

What you will do

• Gather and analyze historical sales data market trends and customer forecasts to develop accurate and insightful demand plans

• Build statistical forecasts and integrate input from Sales and Marketing constructively challenging assumptions to ensure realistic and aligned outcomes

• Coordinate regional S&OP activitiesincluding market offering sales planning sales reviews and regional S&OP meetingsto drive alignment on unconstrained demand forecasts and mitigation plans

• Assess market trends product introductions and phaseouts; manage risk scenarios and support escalation processes when needed

• Partner closely with Sales Marketing Operations Regional Supply Chain and Finance to ensure integrated endtoend planning

• Monitor key KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement in planning accuracy transparency and responsiveness

• Identify potential demand variationssuch as spikes or seasonalityand work proactively with Regional Supply Chain and other teams to address them

• Enhance demand planning processes to support greater efficiency accuracy and adaptability

• Support and execute planningrelated projects and tasks as needed

Who you are

• You have 5 years of experience in demand planning or supplychain roles ideally within a global or matrix environment and you have worked with S&OP processes; you also have a Bachelors degree or equivalentcertifications such as CPIM or studies in Data Science Statistics or Predictive Analytics are considered an advantage

• You have strong analytical skills and can interpret data identify meaningful trends and work confidently with statistical forecasting methods

• You are an effective communicator with the ability to influence build alignment and collaborate across multiple stakeholders and regions

• You have solid technical proficiency including familiarity with demandplanning tools ERP and APS systems as well as advanced Excel and reporting platforms such as Power BI

• You have strong business acumen and understand supply chain dynamics market behaviors and costtoserve principles

• You are proactive in solving problems and can adapt plans quickly when conditions or assumptions change

• You are fluent in English

This is what we offer to you

• A meaningful job:We have an inspiring purpose We renew the everyday for a future beyond work is impactful and transformative.

• A caring community:Our community is built ongreat teamspirit and shared commitment. We care about each other and the well-being of our colleagues.We support the work-life balance of all our employees.

• Development opportunities:We offer you great opportunities to learn and grow throughout your career. We are aninternational multi-business organization offering plenty of avenues for personal growth.

• Responsible employer:Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to ambitious science-based sustainability targets in all areas from climate change mitigation to enhancing biodiversity. We foster diversity and inclusivity offering a work environment in which everyone can be themselves.

• Comprehensive benefit package:UPMs benefit package includes medical dental and vision insurance paid time off and a 401(k)-retirement plan.

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Additionalinformation

This positionis located inMills River NC.

Travel requirements: up to 20%.

We offer hybrid working model.

The position holder will report toStrategic Supply Chain Director and dotted line to Americas Supply Chain Director.

To apply pleasesubmityour CV and cover letter byApril 2nd 2026.Please note that we accept only applicationssubmittedthrough our online application system. We begin reviewing applications as they are received and you may be contacted before the application deadline.

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UPM North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Candidatesauthorizedtoworkwithinthe UnitedStatesarepreferred.

UPM Adhesive Materials(formerly UPMRaflatac) offers high-quality self-adhesive paper and film products including label materials graphicssolutionsand removable self-adhesive products. Weoperate14 factories and deliver our innovative and sustainable products through our global network of distribution terminals. We are one of UPMs growth businesses and employ around 3200 people. Our sales reached almost EUR 16 billion (USD 17 billion) in 2024. Read more:

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