Supply and Demand Planning Manager

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. Establish and drive improvements in the S&OP and master production scheduling processes .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Supply Chain Management and Production Planning, with a strong focus on forecasting, inventory management, and ERP system utilization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive process improvements to meet customer demand and optimize inventory levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProduction PlanningForecasting and Inventory ManagementMRP/ERP SystemsAnalytical and Problem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Master Production SchedulingMaterials ManagementManufacturing ProcessesData AnalysisKPI ReportingInventory Reduction StrategiesSafety Stock ManagementReorder Point EstablishmentExecutive Summaries DevelopmentManufacturing Planning

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailConflict Resolution

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business CentralMS Office ApplicationsExcelWordPowerPointOutlook

Certifications & Qualifications

APICS Professional CertificationMBA

Industry Keywords

ManufacturingOperationsMaterials ManagementLow-Volume ManufacturingHigh-Mix ManufacturingS&OP ProcessesDemand PlanningReplenishment ProcessesInventory ManagementCapacity Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and drive improvements in the S&OP and master production scheduling processes
Ensure factory output matches short- and long-term customer demand while maintaining minimum effective inventory
Integrate sales orders, forecasts, and business priorities into the Master Production Schedule
Coordinate raw materials, equipment, labor, and capacity to meet customer delivery commitments
Analyze Master Production Schedule risks and constraints and develop mitigation plans
Collaborate with Sales and Finance to align forecast plans
Maintain raw material and finished goods inventory at target levels
Ensure ERP accuracy across planning and inventory transactions
Improve data quality, planning processes, and reporting visibility
Identify inventory reduction opportunities and develop savings projects
Support periodic inventory counts and auditing
Lead the production planning team in developing daily and weekly production schedules
Analyze, organize, record, and publish weekly or monthly planning and purchasing KPI graphs
Lead short- and long-term departmental planning strategy
Balance customer demand, capacity, inventory, and service performance tradeoffs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, business administration or a related field required
5-10 years of experience in materials management, manufacturing, operations, or hardware development
Strong planning background in materials, manufacturing, and engineering environments
Forecasting and inventory management skills, including establishing MOQ, safety stock, and reorder points
Experience developing executive summaries and presenting to leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience using MRP/ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred
Thorough understanding of manufacturing and supply chain processes
Knowledge of manufacturing planning, demand, and replenishment processes
Background in low-volume and high-mix manufacturing
Proficient in MS Office applications: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills
Ability to manage complexity, resolve conflicts, work independently, collaborate cross-functionally, and adapt to changing circumstances
Ability to clearly express oneself verbally and in writing in English
MBA preferred
APICS professional certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonuses
Pre-IPO equity
Growth and development opportunities
Collaboration and learning directly from senior leaders
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with physical and mental disabilities