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Senior Manager, Demand Planning
Genuine Parts Company. Develop and execute enterprise demand planning strategies aligned with company growth objectives and financial plans .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and forecasting, utilizing statistical models and advanced analytics to drive business insights and improve forecast accuracy. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams and influencing executive decisions through data-driven recommendations.
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Demand PlanningStatistical ForecastingS&OP/IBP FrameworkPeople LeadershipPredictive Analytics
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Hard Skills
Forecasting MethodologiesDemand SensingInventory ManagementBusiness AnalyticsScenario ModelingPerformance MetricsForecast ScorecardsMarket IntelligencePromotional PlanningCross-Functional Planning
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationStakeholder ManagementCoachingInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
SAP IBPBlue YonderKinaxisOracleO9Anaplan
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeMBA or Advanced Degree
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainRetail OperationsDemand ForecastingFinancial PlanningMarket Trends
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesOracle
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute enterprise demand planning strategies aligned with company growth objectives and financial plans
- Lead short-term, mid-term, and long-range demand forecasts across product categories and business units
- Establish forecasting methodologies to improve forecast accuracy, demand visibility, and business responsiveness
- Evaluate demand risks, market shifts, customer trends, and business opportunities impacting forecast performance
- Own the enterprise demand forecast and consensus planning process
- Lead forecast generation using statistical models, market intelligence, historical trends, promotional plans, and business inputs
- Oversee promotional, seasonal, lifecycle, and new product forecasting activities
- Improve inventory productivity, working capital efficiency, service levels, and customer availability
- Lead monthly demand review and forecast alignment processes within the S&OP/IBP framework
- Facilitate executive discussions on demand assumptions, market risks, and growth opportunities
- Drive cross-functional alignment on demand expectations and operational implications
- Develop scenario models and contingency plans
- Lead multiple teams, managers, or large demand planning functions
- Establish priorities, goals, performance expectations, governance, forecasting routines, and performance management processes
- Partner with Category, Marketing, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Technology leaders
- Influence enterprise decisions through forecasting expertise, data, and business insights
- Lead forecasting transformation initiatives, system implementations, and process redesign efforts
- Drive adoption of demand sensing tools, AI/ML forecasting models, predictive analytics, and decision-support tools
- Establish forecasting scorecards, performance metrics, and planning governance measures
- Develop executive-level demand insights, scenario analyses, and business recommendations
- Develop managers and future planning leaders; coach leaders on performance management and talent development
- Build development plans and succession strategies for critical planning roles
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Mathematics, Analytics, or related field
- 8–12 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, analytics, supply chain, merchandising, retail operations, or related disciplines
- 3+ years of people leadership experience, including leadership of managers or large teams
- Demonstrated success leading forecasting organizations and improving forecast performance
- Strong understanding of demand planning, statistical forecasting, demand sensing, S&OP/IBP, inventory management, and supply chain operations
- Experience leading cross-functional planning and business initiatives
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management capabilities
- Experience influencing executive-level business decisions through data-driven insights and recommendations
- Preferred: Experience leading enterprise demand planning organizations
- Preferred: Experience with SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis, Oracle, o9, Anaplan, or similar planning platforms
- Preferred: Experience with advanced forecasting methodologies, predictive analytics, and demand sensing technologies
- Preferred: Experience leading organizational transformation initiatives
- Preferred: MBA, Master's degree, or other advanced degree
- Ability to sit, stand, and operate office equipment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Hybrid work arrangement
- Occasional travel may be required
- Ability to work extended hours as needed during peak business cycles or project demands