Demand Manager
Woodward, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Rockford • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $72,000 - $115,000 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERP
About the role
- Develop and manage demand forecasts by analyzing historical data, market trends and statistical models.
- Analyze sales and market data to identify patterns and inform demand planning strategies.
- Coordinate with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to ensure alignment of demand forecasts with business objectives.
- Knowledge of S&OP Processes, inventory management and supply chain best practices.
- Prepare and present demand reports, providing insights and recommendations for strategic decision making.
- Reconciling demand to production capabilities.
- Evaluate proposed or upcoming business changes and provide insights and recommendations based on expertise.
Requirements
- Demand Forecasting: Ability to analyze and interpret data to accurately predict future product or service demand.
- Data Analysis: Proficiency in using analytical tools and methodologies to assess market trends and consumer behavior.
- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication to collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
- Process Optimization: Identify demand fluctuations and provide recommendations to mitigate risk.
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to identify issues related to demand fluctuations and develop strategic solutions.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with demand planning software and ERP systems to manage and track demand data efficiently.
- Market Research: Skill in conducting comprehensive market research to understand industry trends and competitive landscape.
- Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to align demand planning with business goals.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulousness in handling data and forecasts to ensure accuracy and reliability in demand planning processes.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust demand strategies in response to changing market conditions and business priorities.
Benefits
- 401(k) match (4.5%)
- Annual Woodward stock contribution (5%)
- Tuition reimbursement and Training/Professional Development opportunities for all members
- 12 paid holidays, including floating holidays.
- Industry leading medical, dental, and vision Insurance upon date of hire
- Vacation / Sick Time / Vacation Buy-up / Short Term Disability / Bereavement leave.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program, including mental health benefits.
- Member Life & AD&D / Long Term Disability / Member Optional Life
- Member referral bonus
- Spouse / Child Optional Life / Optional AD&D / Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
- Voluntary benefits, including: Home / Auto Insurance discounts Whole Life Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance / Legal Assistance / Military Leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
demand forecastingdata analysisprocess optimizationmarket researchstatistical modelsinventory managementS&OP processesanalytical toolsdemand planning softwareERP systems
Soft skills
communication skillsproblem solvingcollaborationattention to detailadaptability