Demand Planning Manager

Cisco

Demand Planning Manager responsible for architecting demand signals within Cisco's supply chain operations. Collaborating globally across business units to optimize forecasting and revenue planning.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRTP • California, North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $106,200 - $134,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the demand signal and buffers utilizing exceptional analytics and predictive modeling
Drive an exceptional demand plan by collaborating with Sales, Finance, BU Marketing, Regional Sales & Operations, and Distribution Planning teams
Analyze portfolio strategies, corporate plans, competition, and price sensitivities to optimize margins
Engage with Finance and Central Revenue Planning to drive predictive revenue and margin planning
Build toward standardization, automation, and scalability across processes, data, and analytics

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in Supply Chain (Cisco or Industry)
Proven background in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP), or Demand Planning
Strong analytical capability in forecasting and demand planning
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with partners at various levels across Sales, Finance, and Operations
Proven ability to connect relevant data and analyze it to predict high-accuracy demand for a product range or business
Relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (Extensive experience can compensate for formal education)

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental and vision insurance
a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution
paid parental leave
short and long-term disability coverage
basic life insurance
10 paid holidays per full calendar year
1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday
paid year-end holiday shutdown
4 paid days off for personal wellness
16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year
flexible vacation time off program
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter
additional paid time away may be requested
optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
annual bonuses for non-sales roles

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Hard Skills & Tools

predictive modelingdemand planningforecastingdata analysisportfolio strategiesmargin optimizationautomationstandardizationanalytics

Soft Skills

collaborationanalytical capabilitycommunicationinterpersonal skills