Supply Chain Demand Manager - Manufacturing Forecasting

Location: Northampton, MA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000 to $110,000 per year Own the demand plan that drives product availability, inventory, and growth, with a direct voice to senior leadership. Must-Haves Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning or forecasting Experience leading or contributing to S&OP or IBP processes Proven record of improving forecast accuracy ERP/MRP and demand planning system experience Advanced Excel skills plus reporting or visualization tools Strong understanding of inventory management, safety stock, and capacity planning Ability to present recommendations to senior leadership

What You'll Do: Build and improve statistical and consensus demand forecasts across products, customers, channels, and regions Lead the demand planning side of the S&OP/IBP process and align teams on one approved plan Analyze sales history, seasonality, promotions, market trends, and new product launches Track forecast accuracy, MAPE, and bias, and fix the root causes of variances Recommend safety stock, service levels, and inventory positioning Plan demand for new products, transitions, engineering changes, and phase-outs Partner with Supply Planning to balance demand with capacity, materials, and lead times Build planning scenarios, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries Drive process, data, and system improvements, including advanced analytics and AI forecasting tools Nice-to-Haves APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM or CSCP) Aerospace, defense, or complex manufacturing experience Master's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or Engineering Experience with long lead time products, constrained materials, or complex BOMs Experience with advanced forecasting, BI, or AI/ML planning tools

Compensation and Benefits: $100,000 to $110,000 per year

About the Company: Our client is an established manufacturer in western Massachusetts producing complex, engineered products. To apply, submit your resume for consideration.