Demand Planning Manager - Industrial Manufacturing - Livonia

About Our Client

This client has solutions for internal combustion and electrification applications and continues to drive innovation.

• Demand Planning Process Management:
• Lead and manage the demand planning process, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer demand patterns.
• Develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, sales inputs, and promotional activities.
• Utilize advanced forecasting techniques and planning tools to predict future demand and minimize forecast errors.
• Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual demand planning cycles and S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings to ensure alignment across functions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to gather relevant input for demand planning, including new product introductions, promotions, and market changes.
• Work closely with supply chain and production teams to ensure that manufacturing and inventory capacity is aligned with forecasted demand.
• Provide recommendations for inventory levels and production schedules to optimize service levels and reduce stockouts.
• Demand Forecasting & Inventory Management:
• Develop and manage demand forecasts for all product lines to drive procurement and production decisions.
• Analyze and monitor forecast accuracy and initiate corrective actions for any variances between forecasted and actual demand.
• Develop and manage inventory targets, ensuring efficient stock levels to meet customer demands while minimizing excess or obsolete stock.
• Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices in demand planning to improve forecast accuracy and reduce costs.
• Lead initiatives to improve cross-functional communication and coordination between demand planning and other teams.
• Ensure the use of effective software tools and technology for forecasting, demand planning, and inventory management.
• Data Analysis & Reporting:
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant information to generate accurate demand forecasts and reports.
• Prepare and deliver demand and inventory reports to key stakeholders, including executive leadership and department heads.
• Present demand forecasts, trends, and potential risks to senior management, and provide actionable insights for decision-making.
• Customer Service & Satisfaction:
• Ensure that customer service levels are optimized by aligning inventory availability with customer demand.
• Monitor and resolve issues related to order fulfillment, backorders, and stockouts to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with logistics and customer service teams to ensure timely deliveries and meet customer expectations.
• Team Leadership:
• Lead and develop the demand planning team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and accountability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, supporting their professional development and ensuring the team's performance aligns with organizational goals.
• Strategic Planning & Forecasting Alignment:
• Contribute to strategic business planning by aligning demand forecasting with the company's long-term growth strategies.
• Collaborate with senior management to integrate demand planning activities into the overall supply chain strategy.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related field in a global manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in managing and improving demand planning processes and forecast accuracy.
• Experience with demand planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or other ERP systems) and advanced Excel skills.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and generate actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across various functional teams and senior management.
• Detail-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines while managing competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing demand planning issues.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career advancement in the industrial / manufacturing industry.
• Collaborative company culture with cross-functional teams.
• A chance to influence procurement and supply chain strategies at a large organization.
• The role is based in the vibrant location of Plymouth.

We welcome all interested and qualified applicants who are excited to drive strategic initiatives in procurement and supply chain management. Apply today to join our team!