Mid Level Demand Planning Manager Jobs
Mid level demand planning manager jobs go to professionals ready to own forecasting cycles end to end, drive cross-functional decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior analysts. Hiring runs 0% remote or hybrid across Distribution & Wholesale, Retail, and Manufacturing, with employers like Laborie, Puig, and Oracle competing for demand planning managers at this level now.
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Location: Onsite, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Pay Rate: $35.20 / hour on W2
Top Skills Required
- Stakeholder Management
- Demand Planning
- Business Analysis
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and analytical Supply Chain & Demand Planning Specialist to own account-level demand forecasts, drive financial forecast achievements, and optimize digital appliance inventory across customer account distribution centers and DTC channels. In this role, you will act as the key supply chain liaison for internal and external stakeholders, providing critical early warnings, mitigating inventory risks, and executing strategic supply chain initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Demand Forecasting & Management: Own account-level demand forecasts for specific customer accounts or sales channels, operating on a rigorous daily/weekly forecast rhythm.
- Financial & Order Validation: Ensure financial forecast achievement by account through meticulous validation of orders, replenishment, and inventory fulfillment/delivery for revenue recognition.
- Risk Mitigation & Early Warning: Provide early warnings and actionable mitigation strategies for channel inventory risks, guiding cross-functional teams to resolve internal and customer supply chain/financial roadblocks.
- Inventory Optimization: Optimize Digital Appliance (DA) inventory across customer account DC locations and DTC channels to maximize sales while minimizing inventory risks and costs utilizing KPIs, real-time orders, forecasts, and channel sell-out data.
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the primary supply chain lead and liaison for accounts/channels, collaborating with external partners and internal stakeholders across multiple functions for initiatives and exception management.
- Project Execution: Execute strategic supply chain projects and initiatives on behalf of the broader Supply Chain Team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a strong plus.
- Experience: 5–7 years of professional experience in fields such as Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Innovation, or Business Operations.
- Industry Background: Experience working within a hardware, consumer electronics, or global/Fortune 500 company environment is highly preferred.
- Analytical & Communication Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct P&L analysis and business case justifications.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (including PowerPoint mastery), with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with executive-level stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Matrix Environment: Proven success working with cross-functional resources in a complex, matrixed organization.
Location: Onsite, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Pay Rate: $35.20 / hour on W2
Top Skills Required
- Stakeholder Management
- Demand Planning
- Business Analysis
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and analytical Supply Chain & Demand Planning Specialist to own account-level demand forecasts, drive financial forecast achievements, and optimize digital appliance inventory across customer account distribution centers and DTC channels. In this role, you will act as the key supply chain liaison for internal and external stakeholders, providing critical early warnings, mitigating inventory risks, and executing strategic supply chain initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Demand Forecasting & Management: Own account-level demand forecasts for specific customer accounts or sales channels, operating on a rigorous daily/weekly forecast rhythm.
- Financial & Order Validation: Ensure financial forecast achievement by account through meticulous validation of orders, replenishment, and inventory fulfillment/delivery for revenue recognition.
- Risk Mitigation & Early Warning: Provide early warnings and actionable mitigation strategies for channel inventory risks, guiding cross-functional teams to resolve internal and customer supply chain/financial roadblocks.
- Inventory Optimization: Optimize Digital Appliance (DA) inventory across customer account DC locations and DTC channels to maximize sales while minimizing inventory risks and costs utilizing KPIs, real-time orders, forecasts, and channel sell-out data.
- Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Leadership: Serve as the primary supply chain lead and liaison for accounts/channels, collaborating with external partners and internal stakeholders across multiple functions for initiatives and exception management.
- Project Execution: Execute strategic supply chain projects and initiatives on behalf of the broader Supply Chain Team.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required; MBA is a strong plus.
- Experience: 5–7 years of professional experience in fields such as Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Innovation, or Business Operations.
- Industry Background: Experience working within a hardware, consumer electronics, or global/Fortune 500 company environment is highly preferred.
- Analytical & Communication Skills:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct P&L analysis and business case justifications.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (including PowerPoint mastery), with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with executive-level stakeholders across multiple functions.
- Matrix Environment: Proven success working with cross-functional resources in a complex, matrixed organization.
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Mid Level Demand Planning Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level demand planning manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just execution. Highlight forecasting projects you led independently, cross-functional work you drove with sales or supply chain teams, and measurable accuracy improvements you delivered. Tailor your resume to show you moved beyond supporting others and started owning outcomes. Demonstrating proficiency with demand planning tools like SAP IBP, Oracle, or Kinaxis strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Which companies hire mid level demand planning managers?
Companies hiring mid level demand planning managers right now include Laborie, Puig, and Oracle, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level covers large consumer goods manufacturers, national retailers, and logistics-heavy companies that run complex, multi-node supply chains requiring experienced planners who can operate with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level demand planning manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and industry. About 0% of mid level demand planning manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's strong reliance on data systems and virtual collaboration tools. Manufacturing-heavy companies tend to favor hybrid or on-site arrangements, while technology and consumer goods employers offer more fully remote options.
How do I move up to a mid level demand planning manager role?
Build toward mid level by deepening your technical skills in forecasting systems and statistical modeling, then seek out projects where you own a category or product line rather than supporting someone else's plan. Demonstrating measurable forecast accuracy improvements, leading cross-functional alignment meetings, and taking responsibility for downstream supply chain outcomes signals readiness for the mid level jump.
Which industries hire the most mid level demand planning managers?
Mid Level demand planning manager roles concentrate in Distribution & Wholesale, Retail, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because their inventory complexity, seasonal demand patterns, and multi-channel distribution networks require planners who can manage full forecasting cycles and translate data into operational decisions without constant senior oversight.