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 Manufacturing, Distribution & Wholesale, and Retail, with employers like Laborie, Puig, and Cepheid competing for demand planning managers at this level now.
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Location: Plano, TX Fully Onsite (Monday – Friday)
Job Type: 12+ month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)
Rate: 36.00/hr. W2
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–4 Years of Experience)
About The Role
We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Bilingual Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst to manage PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) allocation, customer order delivery, and demand forecasting for assigned product categories (including audio products). In this role, you will act as a pivotal operational link between regional sales teams, product management, logistics, and global Headquarters (HQ). You will maintain accurate 6-month rolling forecasts, manage inventory levels, optimize order fulfillment, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining bilingual communication across cross-functional enterprise units.
Top Core Competencies
- Bilingual Korean & English: Professional fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English is required to interface effectively with local leadership and global HQ teams.
- SAP & ERP Systems: Practical experience navigating SAP (or similar ERP systems) to process purchase orders, stock transfers, inventory movements, and PSI management.
- Demand Planning & PSI Allocation: 3–4 years of experience tracking weekly customer demand, adjusting SKU-level forecasts, and driving on-time delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
- PSI & Allocation Management: Execute weekly PSI/SCP activities to ensure proper product allocation by account and site. Input weekly AP2 forecasts to secure product allocation and maximize monthly sales targets.
- Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate short-term (6-month) demand forecasts at the SKU/site level using historical sales data, market trends, and input from sales/product management teams.
- Order Processing & Logistics Coordination: Track weekly customer orders, manage order commitments, and coordinate logistics actions such as inventory diversions and stock transfers (STOs).
- Inventory & Aging Management: Analyze and publish daily/weekly operating reports, including Available-to-Ship (ATS) and factory aging inventory reports, balancing inventory investments against customer service targets.
- Cross-Functional & HQ Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and global HQ to align production schedules, manage promotional/new product launch impacts, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
- KPI Tracking & Reporting: Monitor key performance metrics (on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, inventory turns) and present operational updates and recommendations to management.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–4 years of hands-on professional experience in supply chain, demand forecasting, logistics operations, or data analysis.
- Language Skills: Bilingual fluency in Korean and English (written and verbal) is required.
- Technical Proficiency:
+ Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP software.
+ Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) for data manipulation and reporting.
- Operational Skills: Ability to interpret sales/purchase orders, perform routine root-cause analysis, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in consumer electronics, audio products, or fast-moving technology hardware environments.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Tableau) or automated data prep tools (such as Alteryx).
- Experience liaising with overseas global headquarters and international supply chain networks.
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Location: Plano, TX Fully Onsite (Monday – Friday)
Job Type: 12+ month contract to (hire + multi-extension capability)
Rate: 36.00/hr. W2
Experience Level: Mid-Level (3–4 Years of Experience)
About The Role
We are seeking an analytical, detail-oriented Bilingual Supply Chain & Demand Planning Analyst to manage PSI (Production, Sales, Inventory) allocation, customer order delivery, and demand forecasting for assigned product categories (including audio products). In this role, you will act as a pivotal operational link between regional sales teams, product management, logistics, and global Headquarters (HQ). You will maintain accurate 6-month rolling forecasts, manage inventory levels, optimize order fulfillment, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining bilingual communication across cross-functional enterprise units.
Top Core Competencies
- Bilingual Korean & English: Professional fluency in both spoken and written Korean and English is required to interface effectively with local leadership and global HQ teams.
- SAP & ERP Systems: Practical experience navigating SAP (or similar ERP systems) to process purchase orders, stock transfers, inventory movements, and PSI management.
- Demand Planning & PSI Allocation: 3–4 years of experience tracking weekly customer demand, adjusting SKU-level forecasts, and driving on-time delivery performance.
Key Responsibilities
- PSI & Allocation Management: Execute weekly PSI/SCP activities to ensure proper product allocation by account and site. Input weekly AP2 forecasts to secure product allocation and maximize monthly sales targets.
- Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate short-term (6-month) demand forecasts at the SKU/site level using historical sales data, market trends, and input from sales/product management teams.
- Order Processing & Logistics Coordination: Track weekly customer orders, manage order commitments, and coordinate logistics actions such as inventory diversions and stock transfers (STOs).
- Inventory & Aging Management: Analyze and publish daily/weekly operating reports, including Available-to-Ship (ATS) and factory aging inventory reports, balancing inventory investments against customer service targets.
- Cross-Functional & HQ Collaboration: Coordinate closely with Product Management, Sales, Operations, and global HQ to align production schedules, manage promotional/new product launch impacts, and resolve supply chain bottlenecks.
- KPI Tracking & Reporting: Monitor key performance metrics (on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, inventory turns) and present operational updates and recommendations to management.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3–4 years of hands-on professional experience in supply chain, demand forecasting, logistics operations, or data analysis.
- Language Skills: Bilingual fluency in Korean and English (written and verbal) is required.
- Technical Proficiency:
+ Working knowledge of SAP or equivalent enterprise ERP software.
+ Strong Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables, complex formulas) for data manipulation and reporting.
- Operational Skills: Ability to interpret sales/purchase orders, perform routine root-cause analysis, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in consumer electronics, audio products, or fast-moving technology hardware environments.
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (such as Tableau) or automated data prep tools (such as Alteryx).
- Experience liaising with overseas global headquarters and international supply chain networks.
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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 Cepheid, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 September 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 Manufacturing, Distribution & Wholesale, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.