Demand Manager

Position Summary

SUMMARY:

The Division Demand Manager owns the end-to-end demand planning process for assigned product lines/markets/customers across a complex, multi-site division. This role develops and maintains divisional forecasting models, converts customer and market inputs into a consensus forecast, and enables informed decision-making through structured analytics and performance reporting. Success requires strong business acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

SCOPE/SUPERVISION AND INTERACTION:

Does Not Have Direct Reports

Key Responsibilities

Forecasting & Modeling

• Own and continuously improve the demand forecast (short-, mid-, and long-range) for division.
• Develop and maintain forecasting models using historical demand, customer signals, pipeline/quote activity, market indicators, and seasonality.
• Lead forecast assumptions management, including:
  • New product introductions (NPI), product life cycle changes, and end-of-life planning.
  • Promotions, price actions, customer program changes, and major demand events.
• Drive improvements to forecast accuracy, bias, and stability using standard metrics and root-cause analysis.

SIOP Coordination

• Lead demand inputs for the multi-site SIOP cadence, ensuring timely, accurate, and validated demand data.
• Facilitate consensus forecasting meetings with Sales/Marketing and align outcomes with Operations and Finance.
• Support supply & executive SIOP reviews with clear insights, risks, and recommended actions.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Perform sales trend analysis and customer/market segmentation to identify drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Build and maintain dashboards and reports that provide visibility to:
  • Forecast accuracy (MAPE/accuracy), bias, and error drivers
  • Demand variability and forecast volatility
  • Customer service impacts and demand-related constraints
• Translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations to improve profitability and working capital.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Business Development/ Pricing to validate customer demand signals, pipeline assumptions, and program forecasts.
• Coordinate with Customer Experience to improve demand visibility, order patterns, and customer communication for demand shifts.
• Promote standard work, governance, and continuous improvement in demand planning processes.

Qualifications / Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Contracts, Business, Operations, Analytics, or related field.
• Typically, 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or related roles.
• Demonstrated experience driving forecast/process improvements in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.

Analytical Tools & Systems

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, advanced formulas).
• Experience with ERP systems and planning tools (e.g., SAP, RS6000, and POPS/AMAPS).
• Experience with Power BI (or similar BI/visualization tools) for dashboards and self-service analytics.

Communication & Professional Skills

• Strong ability to communicate complex data clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail with disciplined follow-through and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Experience motivating and driving a cross-functional team to achieve results.

Core Competencies

• Customer-demand orientation and commercial awareness
• Structured problem solving and root-cause analysis
• Continuous improvement mindset

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $100300 to $166900 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

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