Demand Planning Manager

Belong. Believe. Be You. Belden.

Propel your career surrounded by a diverse team of innovative, goal-oriented individuals who are pursuing the next generation of connectivity solutions. At Belden, you'll participate in work that will challenge you and position you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues from around the world, gaining exposure to a broad base of expertise and perspectives.

Together, we'll continue on a journey of innovation, creating a connected world and paving the way for automation. Join us and let's build the future.

Belden's Demand Planning Manager will develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns and subsequently implement solutions to improve the accuracy of demand forecasting. A successful demand planning manager is highly analytical with in-depth knowledge of advanced mathematical and forecasting policies. In addition, strong communication and stakeholder engagement is critical to success, which includes the ability to effectively partner and collaborate with those leading and working on the commercial side of the business i.e., sales, marketing, advertising, merchandising, and related. This position reports directly to the Dir of Materials & Operations Systems.

You will make an impact in the following way:

• Develop effective forecasts based on industry trends and demand patterns using advanced statistical modeling.
• Proposing and implementing solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy.
• Successfully presenting forecast and inventory estimations to management.
• Monitoring and reporting on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
• Supporting management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Conducting monthly forecast maintenance.
• Addressing demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Drive demand planning processes and root cause analysis to improve forecast accuracy.
• Lead discussions with cross-functional team members to plan, coordinate, and execute demand-planning activities, influence with impact.
• Coordinating with the inventory team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels.

What you will bring:

• Education - Bachelor's degree and/or Master's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related fields.
  
  
  
  • A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting role
  • A solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
  • Prior leadership experience
  
  
  
  
• Markets - Knowledge of similar or adjacent markets; commercial acumen
• Customers Define our Success - Customer Service experience with presentation skills preferred.

Let's Write the Next 100 Years Together.

Join a global community striving to improve connectivity and security. The work we're doing puts our people on the front lines of impacting lives and shaping the future. Propel your story of innovation by helping Belden write the next chapter in ours. Shape your future at Belden.

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These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.