**Job Description**<\/p>\n
**Title:** Demand Planning Manager<\/p>\n
**Who We Are:**
\nCarboline is a St. Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach. The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world. Carboline has been ranked a top workplace for seven years in a row, emphasizing culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment. Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a multinational company with subsidiaries specializing in coatings, sealants, building materials, and related services.<\/p>\n
**Position Summary:**
\nResponsible for leading the demand planning function to ensure accurate and efficient forecasting of customer demand, supporting inventory, production, and sales objectives. This role requires analytical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking to drive optimal supply chain performance and enhance customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n
**Essential Functions:**
\n– Create and maintain accurate demand forecasts
\n– Analyze historical data and market trends
\n– Lead demand planning within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) framework
\n– Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
\n– Monitor forecast performance and metrics
\n– Provide actionable insights and recommendations
\n– Develop and distribute demand planning reports
\n– Refine demand planning processes and implement best practices
\n– Train and mentor team members
\n– Ensure alignment between demand forecasts and inventory or production plans
\n– Communicate effectively with senior management
\n– Manage demand planning systems and tools, including software upgrades
\n– Commit to the Company\u2019s safety and quality programs<\/p>\n
**Requirements:**
\n– Bachelor\u2019s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science, or related field
\n– At least 7 years of experience in demand planning or related areas
\n– 2+ years in a leadership role
\n– Previous experience with demand planning tools
\n– Advanced skills in Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical forecasting methods
\n– APICS Certification or equivalent preferred<\/p>\n
**Physical Requirements:**
\n– Standard office equipment usage
\n– Computer usage for extended periods
\n– Minimal physical activity, occasional lifting up to 50 lbs<\/p>\n
**What We Offer:**
\n– Team atmosphere fostering cooperation and creativity
\n– Management team committed to employee development
\n– Unlimited earnings potential
\n– Comprehensive benefits package
\n– Equal Opportunity Employer<\/p>\n
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