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Job Description
Title: Demand Planning Manager
Who We Are
Carboline 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, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.
Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.
If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.
Position Summary
Responsible for leading the demand planning function to ensure accurate and efficient forecasting of customer demand, supporting the company's inventory, production, and sales objectives. This role requires a combination of analytical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking to drive optimal supply chain performance and enhance customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions
This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. May require computer usage for anextended period of time - up to 8 hours in a day. This position requires minimal physical activity. May require lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion.
What We Offer
We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.
Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
"In order to be the best, we must hire the best"
Title: Demand Planning Manager
Who We Are
Carboline 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, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.
Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.
If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.
Position Summary
Responsible for leading the demand planning function to ensure accurate and efficient forecasting of customer demand, supporting the company's inventory, production, and sales objectives. This role requires a combination of analytical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking to drive optimal supply chain performance and enhance customer satisfaction.
Essential Functions
- Create and maintain accurate demand forecasts at various levels of aggregation over different time horizons.
- Analyze historical data, market trends, and customer inputs to improve forecast accuracy.
- Manage and refine statistical models and forecasting tools.
- Lead the demand planning process within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) framework.
- Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams to gather insights and align on forecast assumptions.
- Drive consensus meetings to reconcile variances between forecast and actual demand.
- Monitor forecast performance and key metrics, such as forecast accuracy and bias.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to address demand variability and trends.
- Develop and distribute demand planning reports to stakeholders.
- Continuously refine demand planning processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Implement best practices and new tools to enhance forecasting capabilities.
- Train and mentor team members on demand planning methodologies and tools.
- Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Operations teams to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and inventory or production plans.
- Communicate risks and opportunities effectively to senior management.
- Manage demand planning systems and tools, ensuring data accuracy and integration with ERP and other supply chain systems.
- Lead implementation of demand planning software upgrades or new tools.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Commit to the Company's safety and quality programs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Commit to the Company's safety and quality programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related areas.
- 2 years in a leadership role.
- Previous experience with demand planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder). Advanced skills in Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical forecasting methods.
- Preferred Skills, APICS Certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.
This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. May require computer usage for anextended period of time - up to 8 hours in a day. This position requires minimal physical activity. May require lifting up to 50 lbs on occasion.
What We Offer
We offer a team atmosphere that fosters cooperation and creativity; a management team committed to employee development and an environment where people are empowered to make decisions. Our career opportunities offer unlimited earnings potential and our comprehensive benefits package is among the best in the industry which includes affordable benefits, a company match 401K plan and a retirement pension plan.
Carboline is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
"In order to be the best, we must hire the best"
