Role SummaryThe Demand Planning & Production Scheduling Manager is responsible for owning forecast accuracy, demand consensus, and master production schedule integrity across all sites.This role ensures demand signals are translated into stable, executable production plans aligned with capacity, material availability, and business growth targets.The role acts as the backbone of S&OP, driving plan discipline and preventing reactive firefighting within operations.

• Core ResponsibilitiesDemand Planning OwnershipDevelop statistical and collaborative forecasts.
• Reviewing Historical sales trends.
• Lead Demand Review process within monthly S&OP.
• Consolidate inputs from Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias.
• Analyze seasonality, promotions, new launches, and customer trends.
• Maintain rolling 12–18-month demand outlook.
• Present monthly and annual demand forecast and analyses during S&OP meetings with Senior Management.

• Master Production Scheduling (MPS)Own the Master Production Schedule across all manufacturing sites.
• Translate demand plan into executable weekly and monthly schedules.
• Align production with:
• Capacity constraints
• Labor availability
• Changeover optimization
• Material availability
• Protect schedule stability.
• Minimize last-minute schedule changes.
• Drive schedule adherence discipline with Operations.

• Capacity & Constraint ManagementModel site capacity scenarios (2-shift vs 3-shift, OEE assumptions).
• Identify bottlenecks (line capacity, labor, packaging constraints).
• Present capacity gap analysis to Senior SCM.
• Support long-term capacity planning and investment decisions.

• Inventory Planning AlignmentAlign production plan with inventory strategy.
• Define safety stock parameters in coordination with Senior SCM.
• Prevent excess inventory build.
• Develop and implement shorth-term and long-term supply plans.
• Support working capital objectives.

• S&OP Leadership SupportLead Supply Review in monthly S&OP cycle.
• Prepare supply-demand gap scenarios.
• Present trade-offs (capacity, overtime, outsourcing).
• Document decisions and ensure execution alignment.
• Ensure S&OP decisions are reflected in master schedule.

• Data & Systems OptimizationImprove forecasting models and statistical tools.
• Support and enhance Demand Caster planning configuration.
• Standardize planning process by eliminating manual work and using Demand Caster.
• Eliminate manual planning spreadsheets.
• Develop automated demand and production dashboards.
• Improve planning data governance.

• Leadership Profile / CompetenciesAnalytical RigorStrong quantitative skills.
• Advanced Excel / ERP planning tools.
• Scenario modeling capability.

• Cross-Functional InfluenceStrong ability to challenge Sales assumptions.
• Confident facilitator of Demand Review.
• Able to hold Operations accountable to schedule.

• Structured ThinkingSystems mindset.
• Long-term view (12–18 months).
• Process discipline.

• Communication StrengthCan present planning risks clearly to Senior SCM and Director.
• Comfortable escalating structural gaps.

• Skills7+ years in demand planning / production planning within manufacturing.
• Experience managing master production scheduling.
• Strong S&OP exposure.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environment preferred.
• ERP planning module experience (MS Dynamics preferred).
• Strong statistical and analytical capability.

Role SummaryThe Demand Planning & Production Scheduling Manager is responsible for owning forecast accuracy, demand consensus, and master production schedule integrity across all sites.This role ensures demand signals are translated into stable, executable production plans aligned with capacity, material availability, and business growth targets.The role acts as the backbone of S&OP, driving plan discipline and preventing reactive firefighting within operations.

• Core ResponsibilitiesDemand Planning OwnershipDevelop statistical and collaborative forecasts.
• Reviewing Historical sales trends.
• Lead Demand Review process within monthly S&OP.
• Consolidate inputs from Sales, Finance, and Operations.
• Improve forecast accuracy and reduce bias.
• Analyze seasonality, promotions, new launches, and customer trends.
• Maintain rolling 12–18-month demand outlook.
• Present monthly and annual demand forecast and analyses during S&OP meetings with Senior Management.

• Master Production Scheduling (MPS)Own the Master Production Schedule across all manufacturing sites.
• Translate demand plan into executable weekly and monthly schedules.
• Align production with:
• Capacity constraints
• Labor availability
• Changeover optimization
• Material availability
• Protect schedule stability.
• Minimize last-minute schedule changes.
• Drive schedule adherence discipline with Operations.

• Capacity & Constraint ManagementModel site capacity scenarios (2-shift vs 3-shift, OEE assumptions).
• Identify bottlenecks (line capacity, labor, packaging constraints).
• Present capacity gap analysis to Senior SCM.
• Support long-term capacity planning and investment decisions.

• Inventory Planning AlignmentAlign production plan with inventory strategy.
• Define safety stock parameters in coordination with Senior SCM.
• Prevent excess inventory build.
• Develop and implement shorth-term and long-term supply plans.
• Support working capital objectives.

• S&OP Leadership SupportLead Supply Review in monthly S&OP cycle.
• Prepare supply-demand gap scenarios.
• Present trade-offs (capacity, overtime, outsourcing).
• Document decisions and ensure execution alignment.
• Ensure S&OP decisions are reflected in master schedule.

• Data & Systems OptimizationImprove forecasting models and statistical tools.
• Support and enhance Demand Caster planning configuration.
• Standardize planning process by eliminating manual work and using Demand Caster.
• Eliminate manual planning spreadsheets.
• Develop automated demand and production dashboards.
• Improve planning data governance.

• Leadership Profile / CompetenciesAnalytical RigorStrong quantitative skills.
• Advanced Excel / ERP planning tools.
• Scenario modeling capability.

• Cross-Functional InfluenceStrong ability to challenge Sales assumptions.
• Confident facilitator of Demand Review.
• Able to hold Operations accountable to schedule.

• Structured ThinkingSystems mindset.
• Long-term view (12–18 months).
• Process discipline.

• Communication StrengthCan present planning risks clearly to Senior SCM and Director.
• Comfortable escalating structural gaps.

• Skills7+ years in demand planning / production planning within manufacturing.
• Experience managing master production scheduling.
• Strong S&OP exposure.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environment preferred.
• ERP planning module experience (MS Dynamics preferred).
• Strong statistical and analytical capability.