Senior Demand Planning Manager

nVent

. Lead the Data Solutions demand planning function and develop demand planners into business-facing analysts .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSt Louis Park • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $123,500 - $229,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and forecasting, with a strong focus on analytical methods, consensus building, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in managing demand assumptions and improving forecast accuracy in high-growth environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Demand PlanningForecast AccuracySIOP/IBPAnalytical MethodsERP/MRP Systems

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Demand Review ProcessScenario AnalysisFinancial ReconciliationForecast-Consumption LogicRoot-Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Consensus BuildingCross-Functional CollaborationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

JDEPower BIAdvanced ExcelPlanning Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS CPIMAPICS CSCPIBF Certification

Industry Keywords

Make-To-OrderConfigure-To-OrderSupply Chain PlanningCommercial PlanningHigh-Growth Environments

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Data Solutions demand planning function and develop demand planners into business-facing analysts
Lead the monthly Demand Review operating process, including prework, data readiness, assumption review, scenario development, consensus building, decision capture, and handoff into Supply Review and financial reconciliation
Create and maintain the approved unconstrained demand plan across product families, value streams, customers, programs, and time horizons
Partner with Sales, Product Management, Program Management, Finance, SIOP, Supply Chain, and Operations to establish one agreed planning signal
Establish forecast governance, hierarchy, segmentation, and analytical methods for make-to-order and configure-to-order portfolios
Own demand assumptions, risks, and opportunities, including product transitions, customer timing changes, scenarios, cancellations, and forecast-consumption logic
Drive demand-change control before changes cascade into the master schedule, material plan, capacity plan, or customer commitments
Improve forecast accuracy and bias through root-cause analysis
Create demand analytics connecting units, mix, revenue, backlog, forecast, and opportunity pipeline
Ensure new products, lifecycle transitions, site transfers, and end-of-life events are reflected in the demand plan
Partner with Master Scheduling and Supply Planning to translate the demand signal into the MPS and constrained supply process
Build standard work, role clarity, planning calendars, data definitions, scorecards, and continuous-improvement routines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Operations, Engineering, or a related field
8+ years experience in demand planning, forecasting, SIOP/IBP, supply chain planning, commercial planning, or related manufacturing-planning roles is highly preferred
Demonstrated experience leading a demand review or consensus forecasting process across Sales, Product, Finance, and Supply Chain
Strong analytical capability with forecast accuracy and bias, segmentation, scenario analysis, backlog and pipeline interpretation, and financial/unit reconciliation
Working knowledge of ERP/MRP and planning systems
Advanced degree and APICS CPIM/CSCP, IBF, or equivalent planning certification
Experience in high-growth, make-to-order, configure-to-order, engineered-product, or limited-history environments
Experience with JDE, Power BI, advanced Excel, or comparable planning and analytics tools

Benefits

Comp & perks

A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world, providing career opportunities
Commitment to strengthen communities where employees live and work
Support for philanthropic activities worldwide
nVent in Action matching program for nonprofit and educational organizations
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Flexible spending accounts
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Employee stock purchase plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Caregiver leave
Personal leave
Parental leave
Back-up care services
Paid time off, including volunteer time
Well-being program
Legal and identity theft protection
Eligible employees may be eligible for annual incentives