Job Description Summary
The Senior Demand Planner leads development of Global Resonant's demand forecast and drives cross-functional alignment through the S&OP process. This is a senior individual contributor role serving as a strategic partner to Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leaders — directly influencing executive decision-making and building forecasting maturity across the business.**This position is Hybrid - at least 3 days in office in Oakwood, GA facility. **
How will you make an impact & Requirement
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end demand forecasting across product families, regions, and business units
- Own forecast accuracy and bias performance, and drive continuous process improvement
- Lead the monthly Demand Review as part of the S&OP cycle, presenting to VP-level stakeholders
- Translate market intelligence, customer insights, and lifecycle changes into forecast scenarios
- Clearly articulate forecast risks, opportunities, and trade-offs to executive audiences
- Partner with Supply Planning and Operations to evaluate feasibility and capacity constraints
- Align demand plans with Finance to support revenue forecasting and annual budgeting
- Lead demand planning for NPI, phase-in, and end-of-life products
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or related field
- 6-8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
- Proven track record leading S&OP or IBP demand processes in a cross-functional environment
- Hands-on experience with advanced planning systems (SAP IBP/APO, Kinaxis, o9, Blue Yonder, or Anaplan)
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong executive communication and facilitation capabilities
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing or regulated industries (biopharma, medical devices, chemicals)
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leadership without direct authority