Demand Planning Manager (S&OP)

Demand Planning Manager (S&OP)

Location Aurora, Illinois 60504 Date Posted November 10, 2026 Job ID 15989 Employment Type Direct Hire

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Demand Manager for a well-established technology and manufacturing company specializing in innovative products and solutions for commercial and industrial markets. This is a full-time, direct-hire, onsite opportunity located in Aurora, IL.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Demand Manager will play a critical role in leading demand forecasting, sales and operations planning (S&OP), and cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between customer demand and operational capacity. This individual will partner closely with Sales, Product Management, Purchasing, Production, and Engineering to optimize inventory planning, improve forecasting accuracy, and support on-time product delivery. The ideal candidate is an analytical and collaborative professional who thrives in a manufacturing environment and enjoys driving process improvements that directly impact business performance.

PERKS:

• Competitive salary of $105,000-$120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

• Opportunity to take ownership of the company's S&OP process and influence strategic business decisions.

• High-visibility position working closely with cross-functional teams and organizational leadership.

• Opportunity to drive meaningful improvements in forecasting, supply chain efficiency, and operational performance.

• Join an established technology and manufacturing organization where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are valued.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and manage the company-wide monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, facilitating meetings and driving alignment between demand forecasts, production capacity, and business objectives.

• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve corporate product demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales data, market trends, customer demand patterns, and forecasting models.

• Partner with Sales and Product Management to validate demand projections while collaborating with Purchasing and Production Planning to ensure material availability and operational readiness.

• Monitor sales orders, production schedules, and inventory requirements to support accurate planning and timely fulfillment of customer commitments.

• Manage demand planning activities for Buy-to-Order and Build-to-Order products within the organization's MRP/ERP systems.

• Identify forecasting gaps, operational inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement to enhance planning accuracy, cross-functional communication, and overall supply chain performance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or production planning within a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Proven ability to lead and manage the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, including facilitating cross-functional meetings and aligning operational priorities.

• Strong knowledge of demand forecasting methodologies, statistical analysis, inventory planning, and supply chain processes.

• Proficiency with MRP/ERP systems, with SAP experience highly preferred.

• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Sales, Purchasing, Production, Engineering, and Product Management.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers a competitive annual base salary of $105,000-$120,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full benefits available, such as medical, dental, vision, 401K.

HOW TO APPLY:

For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.