Demand Planning Manager

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The Demand Planning Managerplays a critical role in ensuring the alignment of customer requirements, production capabilities, and supply chain readiness across defense programs. This role integrates long-range planning with tactical execution to support mission-critical deliverables, compliance with government contracts, and program milestones.

Why This Role Matters

In defense, every plan has a purpose,and every delivery supports the mission. As ourMaster Planner & Demand Manager,you willtranslate complex program requirements into executable schedules, align demand with supply, and ensure materials, capacity, and teams are ready to deliver on-time, every time. Your work directly supports program milestones, warfighter readiness, and customer trust.

As aDemand Planning Manager, you will:

Demand Management

• Develop andmaintaindemand forecasts for defense programs, incorporating contract requirements, customer forecasts, and program schedules.

• Collaborate with Program Management, Business Development, and Finance to align demand plans with strategicobjectivesand funding profiles.

• Lead demand planning activities within the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework.

• Monitor forecast accuracy and drive corrective actions to improve performance.

Master Planning

• Create and manage themasterschedule to support program deliverables, contract timelines, and inventory targets.

• Coordinate with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Engineering to ensure material and capacity availability.

• Analyze constraints and risks across the supply chain and develop mitigation plans.

• Maintain planning parameters and BOM accuracy in ERP systems.

WhatYou willOwn:

Plan the Mission

• Build,validate, and continuously improvedemand forecastsaligned to customer orders, funding profiles, and program schedules.

• Lead monthlyS&OPreviews to align Sales, Program Management, Operations, and Finance.

Schedule for Certainty

• Create and manage themasterscheduleto meet contract deliverables and inventory targets.

• Translate forecasts intoMRP actions; synchronize materials, capacity, and engineering changes.

Execute with Discipline

• Identifysupply-demand gaps and drivemitigationexpedite, alt-sourcing, lot sizing, and capacity plans.

• Supportproduction, development cycle,andend of lifetransitions with structured planning and clear cutovers.

Partner Across Programs

• Serve as the connective fabric betweenProduct Line Managers,Program Management, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Engineering.

• Participate inprogram teams; supportEVMwith credible schedule/material status and risks.

Operate Compliantly

• Ensure planning and data integritycomply withFAR/DFARS,ITAR/EAR, and internal quality standards.

• Maintain planning parameters, routings, and BOM accuracy in ERP.

ToolsYou willUse.

• ERP/MRP:MBS/SAP(or equivalent)

• Forecasting/Analytics: Kinaxis, Power BI/Excel

• Program Practices: S&OP, EVM support, IPT collaboration.

What Success Looks Like

• 100% on-time deliveryto program need dates.

• Improved forecast accuracyand bias reduction across portfolios

• Stable, realisticmaster schedulewith clear constraints and recovery paths

• Actionable risk registersfor supply, capacity, and engineering changes

• Audit-ready data integrityin ERP and planning tools.

To be considered forthe Demand Planning Manager role, here's what you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in planning and demand management.

• Strong understanding of government contracting, program lifecycle management, and compliance requirements.

• Proficiencyin ERP and planning tools; experience with MRP, MPS, and forecasting systems.
• Ability to access U.S. export-controlled information

How We Care For You:

• Financial Rewards: great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance

• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages

• Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs

• Collaborative and Welcoming Workplace: Inclusive culture rooted in our values, enhanced by Employee Resource Groups, and team-building activities.
• Additional site-specific benefits may be offered

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This position requires access to U.S. export-controlled information.

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