Demand Manager, COE Americas

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. Lead demand planning and business alignment across the U.S.

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and forecasting, with a strong focus on analytics and collaboration across sales, supply chain, and operations. Proficient in implementing demand planning tools and leading teams to enhance planning performance and accuracy.

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Demand PlanningForecasting Systems ManagementSAP IBP ImplementationAPICS/ASCM CertificationAnalytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Demand AnalysisStatistical ForecastingForecast AccuracyForecast BiasDemand VariabilityForecastability AnalysisBusiness ReportingInventory ManagementDistribution StrategiesManufacturing Planning

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCoachingCollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Power BIERP SystemsQADData Visualization Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPIMCSCP

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainCommercial SalesAerospace IndustryDemand Drivers

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead demand planning and business alignment across the U.S. and Canada Coatings & Sealants network
Establish and continuously improve a consistent demand planning process across the network
Develop and maintain a rolling 18–24-month demand outlook
Lead the S&OP Demand Review
Translate the demand outlook into information for inventory management, distribution strategies, manufacturing planning, and long-range network decisions
Partner with Sales, Account Management, Commercial Excellence, Customer Service, and Segment Leadership to identify future customer requirements
Gather and incorporate customer, market, program, and competitive intelligence into demand plans
Partner with Finance to translate demand projections into a revenue outlook
Lead, coach, and develop a team responsible for forecasting, demand analysis, intelligence gathering, forecast maintenance, and business reporting
Define and maintain forecast hierarchies, aggregation levels, allocation methods, and planning structures
Serve as the business lead for SAP IBP demand planning implementation
Use forecast accuracy, forecast bias, demand variability, and forecastability analysis to improve planning performance
Report to the Supply Chain Manager, Americas COE

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a related field required
5+ years of supply chain, planning, or commercial sales experience required
2+ years of experience leading or coaching teams
Demonstrated experience partnering with Sales, Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to develop demand forecasts and business plans
Strong analytical skills
Proficiency with Power BI and other analytics or data visualization platforms
Experience working with ERP systems to support demand planning, forecasting, and analysis required
Experience with QAD preferred
Experience implementing or managing demand planning tools or forecasting systems
APICS/ASCM certification, such as CPIM or CSCP
Commercial sales experience preferred
Knowledge of the aerospace industry and its demand drivers
Experience with statistical forecasting
Travel up to 15%
Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus up to 10% of base salary
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Vacation & Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability/Leave benefits
Other voluntary benefit offerings
Flexible Fridays with the opportunity to work remotely
Career development and continuous learning opportunities