Manager, Demand Planning

The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for:

Leading the development governance and continuous improvement of the demand planning process for the business. This role owns the translation of sales customer market product financial and operational signals into a credible demand plan that supports the SIOP process that leads into strategy and executive decision-making. The role leads monthly Demand Review processes manages forecast assumptions at the appropriate product/channel/customer/location level. You will work with partners cross-functionally to resolve data and planning gaps and develop scalable repeatable planning processes that improve forecast quality business alignment and operational readiness.

This position will serve Rheem North America located in Roswell GA (Hybrid). This role follows our hybrid work arrangement with team members working in the office Monday through Thursday and remotely on Fridays.

• Lead the monthly demand planning and Demand Review cycle including baseline statistical forecast review cross-functional input collection consensus demand planning and communication of demand outlooks risks and opportunities.
• Own and continuously improve the demand plan across product categories channels customers plants and planning locations ensuring the plan supports SIOP supply planning material planning inventory planning and executive business reviews.
• Develop validate and maintain demand assumptions using statistical forecasts sales & customer input historical trends market signals promotions NPI plans and lifecycle changes.
• Facilitate cross-functional alignment with Sales Product Operations Supply & Inventory Planning Finance IT/Data and external partner teams to ensure forecast assumptions are understood challenged and translated into actionable planning outputs.
• Manage KPIs and metrics for accuracy forecast attainment forecast bias outliers and systemic data issues; and lead continuous improvement actions that improve accuracy planning quality and decision speed.
• Lead demand planning support for NPI product lifecycle phase-in/phase-out and product hierarchy processes including ensuring new item data is reflected in planning systems.
• Build executive-ready demand planning content including Demand Review decks ESIOP inputs market share/risk analysis waterfall/bridge summaries and action-item tracking.
• Develop repeatable scalable and well-documented planning processes templates data files and knowledge-transfer materials that improve team resilience and allow consistent execution across monthly planning cycles.
• Lead coach and develop demand planning team members; clarify ownership build planning capability and reinforce disciplined data-backed collaboration with partner functions.
• Drive and build value-add collaborative relationships with customer-facing functions and Ops/Manufacturing.
• Maintain high discipline around master data planning parameters and line rates.

• An innovative solution-first spirit and an ability to think creatively.
• Bachelors Degree in the areas of Supply Chain Management Business Mathematics Statistics Data Analytics Engineering Finance or Logistics preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in demand planning SIOP/S&OP supply chain planning sales forecasting operations planning inventory planning or related supply chain analytics.
• High technical aptitude with analytics presentation content and communication skills
• Able to work with cross-functional teams and external subject matter experts.
• Passionate about building and owning innovative customer-facing services/products.
• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as: Oracle Cloud SCM Excel PowerPoint and ERP supply chain management systems
• Excellent analytical and problem identification/solving skills with strong modeling scenario building and data visualization skills.
• Driving Collaboration: Creates an environment of teamwork that integrates the customer perspective ultimately producing maximum results.
• Exhibiting Agility: Aligns people processes and strategies to drive flawless execution in an ever-changing environment.
• Promoting Entrepreneurship: Develops ongoing excellence and effective business growth while maintaining company culture cultivating talent and demonstrating ethics and integrity.
• Accelerating Impact: Builds confidence by modeling behavior effective communications and positive influence.

HOW TO STAND OUT

• Masters degree in supply chain Business Administration Analytics or related field.
• HVAC / Water Heating industry experience preferred.
• Experience using Oracle Cloud
• Experience with Sales Inventory & Operation Planning (SIOP) process
• Continuous Improvement projects in a manufacturing operations environment
• APICS Certified Supply Chain Professional or relevant supply chain certification

As a leader at Rheem how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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