Demand Planning Manager

Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.Job Title:Demand Planning ManagerReporting To:Manager, ProcessWork Schedule:Onsite - Buffalo, NYThe 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 MattersIn 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 informationHow 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 (

Created: 2025-12-15