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Summary

This position is responsible for driving end-to-end demand planning and forecasting activities to support effective supply chain operations and business growth. The role manages sales forecasts, analyzes demand trends, and collaborates closely with Sales, Product Management, SCM, and external customers to ensure optimal inventory levels, forecast accuracy, and service performance. The Demand Planning Manager leads CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) processes for key accounts, provides regular analysis of forecast versus actual performance, and proactively identifies risks and improvement opportunities related to inventory, fulfillment, and order management. This role plays a critical coordination function across internal teams and US counterparts to align demand signals, purchasing plans, and supply availability, while driving continuous improvement in planning processes, KPIs, and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Own demand planning for smart home devices, including forecasting, supply alignment, and inventory planning across the full product lifecycle
• Manage end‑to‑end planning activities covering demand forecasting, production coordination, delivery planning, sales alignment, and inventory control
• Apply strong demand planning and supply chain expertise to support planning activities across diverse operating environments, including early‑stage or evolving partner setups
• Lead regular business reviews (primarily weekly) with distribution partners to align on forecasts, sell‑out performance, inventory status, and order planning
• Closely monitor inventory risks such as excess, shortages, and aging stock, and proactively adjust plans to protect sales performance and profitability
• Work cross‑functionally with supply chain, production planning, logistics, inventory, and sales teams to ensure end‑to‑end alignment
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help build scalable planning structures as the business and partner landscape evolves
• Make data‑driven and experience‑based planning decisions in complex and uncertain business environments, applying creative judgment to balance customer requirements with internal supply and operational constraints

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, or related supply chain roles, preferably within consumer electronics, smart home devices, or similar industries
• Strong expertise in end‑to‑end supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, production planning, logistics, inventory control, and sales coordination
• Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with retail partners and senior leadership
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make sound, data‑driven decisions in complex and evolving business environments
• APICS certification preferred

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Recruiting Range$115,000—$125,000 USD

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees:

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors:

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

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