Senior Category Manager

Digi International

. Own and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the MSBU business .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $87,000 - $136,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) processes, demand planning, and supply chain management, with a strong focus on data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing supply chain parameters and driving performance improvements in contract manufacturing environments.

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Sales And Operations Planning (S&OP)Demand PlanningNetSuite Application ExperienceAdvanced Excel Functions/ModelingAPICS CPIM Or CSCP Certification

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain PlanningData AnalysisForecastingInventory ManagementPerformance Scorecards

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional AlignmentAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

PowerBIAI Tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot)

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCP

Industry Keywords

Contract ManufacturingExport Control (EAR)Conflict Minerals ReportingSafety Stock ManagementSupply Chain Responsiveness

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and lead the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process for the MSBU business
Build, validate, and continuously refine the demand plan with Product Management and Sales
Own the weekly sales forecast cadence and BU-to-Supply review calls
Drive alignment and decisions to closure across stakeholders
Translate demand into an executable supply plan
Set and manage safety stock and other supply-assurance mechanisms
Maintain NetSuite planning parameters including safety stock, lead times, MOQs, and lot sizes
Run scenario and what-if planning for capacity constraints and demand risk
Drive finished-goods ordering with contract manufacturers
Plan and track manufacturing plan builds through delivery
Manage contract manufacturer and supplier performance using performance scorecards
Partner with Sourcing and Procurement to reduce lead times and improve supply responsiveness
Support component and part risk, obsolescence, EOL monitoring, single-source supplier risk, and last-time-buy decisions
Lead demand and supply planning for new product introductions from pilot to volume production
Represent MSBU in efforts to eliminate purchase price variance
Partner with Supply Chain and Finance on inventory turns and cash flow goals
Own monthly executive reporting on demand and supply status, inventory liability, turns, cash flow, and PPV

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field, or equivalent experience
Experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or S&OP, ideally in a contract manufacturing environment
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into actionable planning decisions
Ability to own a process end-to-end and drive cross-functional alignment
Strong communication skills for cross-functional and contract manufacturer-facing discussions
Willingness to travel periodically for contract manufacturer site visits
Awareness of and ability to support export control (EAR) and conflict minerals reporting requirements
NetSuite application experience
Excel, including advanced functions/modeling (required)
PowerBI
AI tools including Claude, ChatGPT, or Copilot
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred
Must reside in the Continental United States
Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States at the time of application
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Short-term incentive program
New hire stock award
Paid parental leave
Open (uncapped) PTO
Hybrid work environment
Medical, health and wellbeing offerings
Competitive compensation offerings
Equal employment opportunities and an environment of respect