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Demand Intelligence Manager

Parksite

Batavia, ILFull-time$115–125K/yrTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$115–125K/yr
Location
Batavia, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Job overview

Parksite is hiring a Demand Intelligence Manager. The Demand Intelligence Manager develops and leads demand forecasting and intelligence capabilities, translating historical demand, market trends, and sales inputs into accurate forward‑looking plans that support inventory, purchasing, sales, and operational decisions across the organization.

Key focus areas include Own and continuously improve the company’s demand forecasting and planning process across products, locations, and business units, Develop forecasts using historical demand, seasonality, trends, business growth plans, market conditions, promotions, and other relevant demand signals, and Analyze demand trends, anomalies, lost sales, stockouts, backorders, and customer behavior to identify changes in true demand.

Important skills include Advanced Excel, ERP, BI Tools, S&OP/SIOP, Forecasting, and Inventory Planning.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Advanced ExcelERPBI ToolsS&OP/SIOPForecastingInventory PlanningSupply Chain PrinciplesStrong Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluence Cross-Functional Teams

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance or Related Field5+ Years Experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Supply Chain Analytics, Inventory Planning or Related DisciplineOccasional Travel Required

Full job description

Regular Full Time Full-Time

Professional

Batavia, IL, US

Salary Range: $115,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Demand Intelligence Manager is responsible for developing and leading the company’s demand forecasting and intelligence capabilities. This role translates historical demand, market trends, customer behavior, sales inputs, growth plans, and other demand signals into an accurate, forward-looking demand plan that supports inventory, purchasing, sales, and operational decisions.

The role serves as the subject matter expert for demand planning and partners cross-functionally to improve forecast accuracy, inventory availability, working capital, and overall supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and continuously improve the company’s demand forecasting and planning process across products, locations, and business units.

  • Develop forecasts using historical demand, seasonality, trends, business growth plans, market conditions, promotions, and other relevant demand signals.

  • Analyze demand trends, anomalies, lost sales, stockouts, backorders, and customer behavior to identify changes in true demand.

  • Monitor forecast accuracy and bias and continuously improve forecasting methodologies.

  • Translate demand intelligence into actionable recommendations for Inventory Management and Purchasing, including stocking levels, inventory positioning, and future supply requirements.

  • Partner with Sales to incorporate customer and market intelligence into the demand plan.

  • Establish and maintain demand planning standards, ERP parameters, forecasting rules, and data governance.

  • Lead the demand planning component of S&OP/SIOP and communicate key demand risks, opportunities, and changes to leadership.

  • Develop dashboards and reporting that provide clear, actionable visibility into demand and forecast performance.

  • Identify opportunities to automate and improve planning processes and reduce manual work.

  • Serve as the subject matter expert and advocate for data-driven demand planning across the organization.

Key Performance Indicators

  • Forecast accuracy and bias

  • Inventory availability / service levels

  • Lost sales and stockout trends

  • Excess and obsolete inventory

  • Inventory turns / Days on Hand

  • Forecast stability and demand volatility

  • S&OP/SIOP plan accuracy

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, Finance, or related field preferred.

  • 5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain analytics, inventory planning, or a related discipline.

  • Strong understanding of forecasting, inventory planning, and supply chain principles.

  • Advanced Excel and strong analytical skills; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred.

  • Experience with S&OP/SIOP or similar cross-functional planning processes.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.

  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and challenge assumptions using data.

Physical Requirements/Environment:

  • Office environment

  • Occasional travel required

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