# Demand Planning Manager

**Company**: FUCHS
**Location**: Harvey, IL
**Experience**: senior
**Job type**: full-time
**Salary**: $120,000 to $130,000
**Category**: Operations
**Industry**: Manufacturing

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## Description

We are seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join our team at FUCHS. You will play a vital role in Supply Chain, focusing on Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Inventory Accuracy. The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $130,000, dependent on experience and qualifications.

**Responsibilities:**

- Conduct pre-plan analysis and statistical forecasting to create and measure plans, incorporating inputs such as sales/customer input, new product launches, and historical data.

- Facilitate and support S&OP activities, meetings, and communication, including leading the monthly Demand Review Meeting (DRM).

- Track and measure forecast vs actual performance, analysing deviations and implementing corrective actions.

- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on the GIB Demand Planning Tool.

- Analyse and refine the mid-long term demand workflow process to ensure product delivery meets customer expectations.

- Develop strong relationships and communication skills with commercial teams, customers, and functional colleagues.

- Act as the primary contact for sales forecast (demand plan) issues.

- Report on and monitor monthly key performance indicators for opportunities for improvement.

**Qualifications:**

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.

- At least 5 years of experience in demand forecast planning and analysis, with a background in supply chain, accounting, or sales.

- Experience managing a high-performance team is highly desirable.

- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel with excellent quantitative and data analysis capabilities.

- Strong team and people orientation, with a professional and can-do attitude.

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

- ERP planning experience is required, with SAP being preferred.

- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

- Leadership skills, including coaching, mentoring, and training.

- Occasional travel (approximately 5%).

**Benefits:** FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow professionally. The position provides an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits.

## Skills

### Required
- Microsoft Excel
- data analysis
- forecasting
- supply chain management
- ERP planning

### Nice to have
- SAP
- leadership skills
- team management

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