Job Title : Demand Planning Lead
Location : Cypress, CA (onsite)
Schedule : Full-time
Pay range : $60-$75/hr 

About the role
The Demand Planning Lead supports the North America BU’s growth strategy and owns all linked supply chain initiatives surrounding demand planning, forecasting, inventories, and S&OP planning.

1. S&OP and Forecasting

• Lead the monthly S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment, timely decision-making, and clear communication of risks and opportunities
• Design and improve standardized demand planning and S&OP processes to enhance scalability and efficiency
• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across all channels (retail, distributors, Tier 1, eCommerce)
• Monitor forecast accuracy using KPIs, dashboards, and analytics
  Identify supply-demand imbalances and propose actionable, scenario-based solutions
• Partner with Channel Leads to improve forecast accuracy and service levels

2. Inventory Management

• Define and manage inventory strategies, including safety stock policies and ABC segmentation
• Drive initiatives to reduce excess and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and improve inventory health

3. Reporting, Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning processes, tools, and methodologies
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and key customers
• Ensure data accuracy and integrity within SAP, including master data management
• Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for planning processes

Education / Qualification: 
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field required  
Master’s degree or MBA is a plus 
 
Experience needed: 

• 8+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related functions 
• Proven experience managing or leading S&OP processes in a cross-functional environment 
• Demonstrated track record of improving forecast accuracy, inventory performance, and planning processes 
• Deep knowledge of key inventory performance metrics such as forecast accuracy, MAPE, bias, safety stock, ABC, etc.
• Experience in multi-channel environments (e.g., retail, distribution, eCommerce, Tier 1 accounts)
• Strong exposure to data-driven decision-making, forecasting, and inventory optimization 

IT Knowledge:             
  
ERP systems (SAP) 
Business analytics (Power BI) 
Microsoft Office Suite – excellent Excel capabilities 
Integrated Business Planning (IBP) 

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.