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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning and S&OP processes, with a strong ability to translate forecasts into actionable insights and decisions. Proven experience in high-growth environments, effectively managing capacity and production planning across multiple sites.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Demand PlanningS&OP Process DevelopmentData Analysis and ForecastingCross-Functional CommunicationProduction Planning
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Forecasting ModelsCapacity PlanningProduction SchedulingData AnalysisProcess Development
Soft Skills
Cross-Functional CommunicationDecision-MakingAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Planning ToolsDashboardsPerformance Metrics
Industry Keywords
ManufacturingHigh-Growth EnvironmentsAutomotiveAerospaceRobotics
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own the bookings forecast on a regular cadence, initially weekly, covering the next several months to a quarter
- Translate forecasts into granular expected-unit views by platform, drone/vessel type, and configuration
- Keep forecasts current as deals progress, slip, or change scope
- Partner with Sales to pressure-test the pipeline
- Align with Finance and leadership on a shared forecast
- Map demand against available capacity at each site
- Flag anticipated orders early and determine the best production location
- Work with site teams to plan materials, labor, and schedules before purchase orders arrive
- Identify network-wide capacity gaps and bottlenecks
- Recommend shifting work between sites and inform future capacity expansion as the US footprint grows
- Build the S&OP process, including forecast and capacity review rhythms, planning tools, dashboards, and performance metrics
Requirements
What you’ll need- Experience in demand planning, S&OP, or production planning at a hardware or manufacturing company
- Experience ideally in a company that scaled quickly across multiple sites
- Strong data and forecasting-model skills
- Ability to translate uncertain forecasts into clear, early decisions
- Strong cross-functional and cross-time-zone communication
- Comfort building a process from the ground up
- Experience in high-growth environments such as automotive, aerospace, defense, robotics, or similar is a strong plus
- Comfort with travel between company sites