JOB DESCRIPTION



Title: Demand Planning Manager




Who We Are:


Carboline is a St.

Louis-based coatings manufacturer with a global reach.

The company, founded in 1947, produces high-quality performance coatings, linings, and fireproofing products in more than 20 manufacturing facilities around the world.

Carboline has been ranked a top workplace for seven years in a row, so culture and maintaining a safe and clean work environment is something we take very seriously.

Carboline is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services.

From homes and workplaces to infrastructure and precious landmarks, RPM's market-leading brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to help build a better world.


If you want to be part of a growing global organization with opportunity for growth, we would like to meet you.



Position Summary:


Responsible for leading the demand planning function to ensure accurate and efficient forecasting of customer demand, supporting the company's inventory, production, and sales objectives.

This role requires a combination of analytical expertise, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic thinking to drive optimal supply chain performance and enhance customer satisfaction.


Essential Functions:

• Create and maintain accurate demand forecasts at various levels of aggregation over different time horizons.
• Analyze historical data, market trends, and customer inputs to improve forecast accuracy.
• Manage and refine statistical models and forecasting tools.
• Lead the demand planning process within the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) framework.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams to gather insights and align on forecast assumptions.
• Drive consensus meetings to reconcile variances between forecast and actual demand.
• Monitor forecast performance and key metrics, such as forecast accuracy and bias.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to address demand variability and trends.
• Develop and distribute demand planning reports to stakeholders.
• Continuously refine demand planning processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Implement best practices and new tools to enhance forecasting capabilities.
• Train and mentor team members on demand planning methodologies and tools.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Finance, Sales and Operations teams to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and inventory or production plans.
• Communicate risks and opportunities effectively to senior management.
• Manage demand planning systems and tools, ensuring data accuracy and integration with ERP and other supply chain systems.
• Lead implementation of demand planning software upgrades or new tools.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Commit to the Company's safety and quality programs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Commit to the Company's safety and quality programs.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Analytics, Data Science or a related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related areas.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
  
  
• Previous experience with demand planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder).
  
  Advanced skills in Excel, data visualization tools, and statistical forecasting methods.
• Preferred Skills, APICS Certification (e.g., CPIM, CSCP) or equivalent.