Demand & Supply Planning Manager

Lambda

. Own demand forecasts for assigned data center hardware portfolios .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $198,000 - $264,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Management, and S&OP processes, with a strong focus on building accurate forecasts and translating them into actionable supply and inventory plans. Proficient in managing complex assembly planning and optimizing inventory strategies in a fast-paced, supply-constrained environment.

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Demand PlanningSupply Chain ManagementS&OP ProcessStatistical ForecastingERP Systems

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Hard Skills

Forecast ModelingBOM StructuresInventory OptimizationScenario AnalysisStatistical ForecastingAdvanced Spreadsheet SkillsSQLPythonBI ToolsCapacity Planning

Soft Skills

Cross-Functional AlignmentStakeholder InfluenceRisk CommunicationProcess BuildingAnalytical Acumen

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsPlanning ToolsAutomation ToolsData Analysis ToolsForecasting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CertificationASCM Certification

Industry Keywords

Data Center HardwareHyperscale InfrastructureAI InfrastructureNew Product IntroductionsComplex Assembly Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyERPPythonSQLGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own demand forecasts for assigned data center hardware portfolios
Build and maintain forecast models, assumptions, scenarios, and forecast accuracy tracking
Translate demand into supply and build plans for systems, racks, and networking equipment
Align manufacturing capacity, lead times, component availability, and deployment schedules
Lead execution timing for procurement, builds, and deliveries
Plan new platform introductions, transitions, ramp timing, and cutovers
Coordinate inbound flow, staging, and delivery with Operations and Logistics
Run or contribute to the infrastructure Sales & Operations Planning cycle
Produce decision-ready views of supply, demand, gaps, risks, and recommended actions
Manage inventory targets, buffer strategies, safety stock, and working-capital exposure
Identify and mitigate supply, capacity, allocation, geopolitical, tariff, and demand risks
Build contingency and recovery plans and perform scenario analysis
Design planning processes, cadence, governance, metrics, data foundations, reporting, tools, and automation for a new team
Document scalable planning processes and playbooks
Partner with Sourcing, Commodity Management, Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Finance, and Go-to-Market
Provide leadership with market insight and recommendations on supply, cost, and timing trade-offs

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Supply Chain, or Materials Planning for hardware
Direct experience planning at the system, rack, or complex-assembly level
Experience building demand forecasts and translating them into supply, build, and inventory plans in a long-lead-time, supply-constrained environment
Strong understanding of BOM structures and lead times
Experience working with ODMs, OEMs, or contract manufacturers on capacity, build schedules, and ramp planning
Hands-on experience running or contributing to S&OP or an equivalent integrated planning process
Strong analytical and financial acumen, including statistical forecasting, inventory and safety stock optimization, scenario modeling, advanced spreadsheet skills, and large datasets
Experience with ERP and planning systems and improving planning processes and tooling
Ability to influence senior stakeholders, drive cross-functional alignment, and communicate risks and trade-offs clearly
Comfort building processes from scratch in a fast-growth, ambiguity-rich environment
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field is listed as nice to have
APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent is listed as nice to have
Experience with hyperscale data center or AI infrastructure build programs is nice to have
Experience with new product introductions, platform transitions, and rapid capacity ramps is nice to have
Experience with SQL, Python, or BI tools is nice to have
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed is nice to have
For specific roles: experience planning AI/ML compute systems, GPU servers, accelerated computing platforms, data center networking, optical transceivers and cables, or critical rack commodities
Legally authorized to work in the United States
Able and willing to work onsite at the San Francisco or San Jose office 4 days a week

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous cash & equity compensation
Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
Flexible paid time off plan
Flexible work arrangement with Tuesday designated as the work-from-home day
Potential visa sponsorship for H-1B, TN, or O-1 visa status