Demand Planning Manager Jobs
Demand Planning Manager jobs are open across consumer goods, retail, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce, from mid-level analyst promotions to senior and director roles, with specializations in S&OP, inventory optimization, and statistical forecasting. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
Experienced Business Analyst / Functional Consultant for a Clinical Demand and Supply Planning project. The role partners with clinical supply, business and IT stakeholders to elicit requirements, map as-is/to-be processes, define planning workflows, KPIs, dashboards and validation needs, and support tool implementation across clinical demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory, manufacturing/packaging, depot/site distribution, returns, reconciliation and destruction.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Elicit, analyze and document business, functional and non-functional requirements; convert business needs into user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews and process discovery across clinical demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing/packaging, depot/site distribution and returns/reconciliation/destruction.
- Support solution design for clinical supply planning platforms such as Signant SmartSupply, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, 4C or equivalent; define business rules, workflows, alerts, integration points and reporting requirements.
- Define KPIs, dashboards and data requirements for protocol, forecast accuracy, inventory/stock-out risk, expiry, manufacturing/packaging adherence and depot/site distribution performance; support master data governance and data quality.
- Develop test scenarios, scripts and traceability matrices; coordinate SIT, UAT and CSV activities in GxP / 21 CFR Part 11 context; support stakeholder management, change management, training and adoption.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Pharmaceutical / biotech industry experience with Clinical Supply Chain, Clinical Demand & Supply Planning or Clinical Trial Management project exposure.
- Hands-on experience with clinical supply planning tools such as Signant SmartSupply, 4C, SAP IBP, Kinaxis or equivalent; experience in a GxP-regulated environment.
- Strong requirements management using Jira, Azure DevOps or Confluence; process modeling using Visio, Lucidchart or BPMN tools.
- Data analysis using Excel, SQL, Power BI or Tableau; working understanding of APIs, EDI, middleware integrations and master data management.
- Strong domain understanding of clinical trial operations, protocol design, patient enrollment, randomization and IP supply chain; familiarity with GCP, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, executive presence, ambiguity management and global cross-functional collaboration skills.
INTRODUCTION
Experienced Business Analyst / Functional Consultant for a Clinical Demand and Supply Planning project. The role partners with clinical supply, business and IT stakeholders to elicit requirements, map as-is/to-be processes, define planning workflows, KPIs, dashboards and validation needs, and support tool implementation across clinical demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory, manufacturing/packaging, depot/site distribution, returns, reconciliation and destruction.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Elicit, analyze and document business, functional and non-functional requirements; convert business needs into user stories, use cases and acceptance criteria.
- Facilitate workshops, interviews and process discovery across clinical demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, manufacturing/packaging, depot/site distribution and returns/reconciliation/destruction.
- Support solution design for clinical supply planning platforms such as Signant SmartSupply, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, 4C or equivalent; define business rules, workflows, alerts, integration points and reporting requirements.
- Define KPIs, dashboards and data requirements for protocol, forecast accuracy, inventory/stock-out risk, expiry, manufacturing/packaging adherence and depot/site distribution performance; support master data governance and data quality.
- Develop test scenarios, scripts and traceability matrices; coordinate SIT, UAT and CSV activities in GxP / 21 CFR Part 11 context; support stakeholder management, change management, training and adoption.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Pharmaceutical / biotech industry experience with Clinical Supply Chain, Clinical Demand & Supply Planning or Clinical Trial Management project exposure.
- Hands-on experience with clinical supply planning tools such as Signant SmartSupply, 4C, SAP IBP, Kinaxis or equivalent; experience in a GxP-regulated environment.
- Strong requirements management using Jira, Azure DevOps or Confluence; process modeling using Visio, Lucidchart or BPMN tools.
- Data analysis using Excel, SQL, Power BI or Tableau; working understanding of APIs, EDI, middleware integrations and master data management.
- Strong domain understanding of clinical trial operations, protocol design, patient enrollment, randomization and IP supply chain; familiarity with GCP, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, communication, stakeholder management, executive presence, ambiguity management and global cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Electronics & Hardware
- Agriculture & Farming
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in demand planning manager jobs.
- 3-5 years of demand planning or supply chain forecasting experience
- Proficiency in planning software such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, engineering, or a related field
- Experience with S&OP or integrated business planning processes
- Strong Excel and data analysis skills, with exposure to SQL or BI tools preferred
- APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred or in progress
Tips for Your Demand Planning Manager Job Search
Quantify forecast accuracy on your resume
Hiring managers scan for metrics first. Replace vague claims with concrete outcomes: bias reduction, MAPE improvements, or inventory turns you influenced. Candidates who tie forecast work to a measurable business result consistently stand out from those who list tools alone.
Match your systems experience to the posting
Demand planning roles differ sharply by tech stack. Read each job description for the specific platform, whether SAP IBP, Oracle Demantra, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder, and mirror that language in your resume. Generic ERP experience reads as a weaker fit than a direct name match.
Target industries where your category knowledge transfers
A demand planner who has handled seasonal CPG forecasting is a stronger fit for a retailer than for a discrete manufacturer. Filter openings by the industry segments where your category experience applies, so your resume signals relevance before the interview starts.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists demand planning manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a case study for the interview
Most demand planning manager interviews include a scenario question about a forecast that broke down and what you did next. Walk through a real example using a clear structure: the signal you caught, the cross-functional action you drove, and the inventory or service-level outcome that followed.
Negotiate using total supply chain scope
When discussing compensation, frame your value around the revenue or inventory dollars you influence, not just headcount. Demand planners who can articulate the downstream cost of a one-point forecast miss have a stronger foundation for pushing a salary conversation upward.
Demand Planning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most demand planning managers?
The companies hiring the most demand planning managers right now include Amazon, LG Electronics, and Thermo Fisher Scientific, with the largest share of openings in California, Illinois, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Consumer goods, retail, and pharmaceutical companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many demand planning manager jobs are remote?
About 54% of demand planning manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a shift toward flexible work in corporate supply chain functions. Roles focused on statistical modeling, system administration, and S&OP facilitation tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions tied to plant or distribution center operations typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a demand planning manager?
Most demand planning managers start in analyst or coordinator roles within supply chain, merchandising, or operations, where they build hands-on forecasting experience. From there, the path typically involves mastering a planning platform, leading cross-functional S&OP cycles, and earning a certification such as APICS CPIM or CSCP. Consistent accuracy improvements and visibility with commercial teams accelerate promotion into a manager title.
Can you get hired as a demand planning manager with limited experience?
Breaking into a demand planning manager role with limited direct experience is possible if you can demonstrate adjacent skills. Candidates from replenishment, category management, or financial planning often transition successfully by highlighting any forecasting work, exposure to planning tools, and involvement in cross-functional meetings. Earning an APICS certification before applying signals seriousness and compensates for a shorter planning resume.
What does the demand planning manager interview process look like?
Most demand planning manager interviews follow a structured sequence: a recruiter screen focused on background and software experience, a hiring manager conversation covering S&OP process ownership and cross-functional collaboration, and a case study or technical round where you walk through a forecast scenario or analyze a dataset. Final rounds often include a panel with supply chain, finance, or commercial stakeholders who assess your ability to align demand signals with business priorities.
Where can I find and apply to demand planning manager jobs?
You can find and apply to demand planning manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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