Demand Planner

In our ‘always on’ world, we believe it’s essential to have a genuine connection with the work you do.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Planner. The information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

General Summary

The primary objective of this role is to develop and maintain an accurate 18-month demand forecast for suppliers and contract manufacturers, supporting supply planning, inventory optimization, and alignment with customer demand and revenue objectives. This position contributes to the S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes by delivering high-quality demand insights, improving forecast accuracy, and enabling informed decision-making across Sales, Operations, and Finance, with a strong focus on analytics and continuous improvement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 18-month rolling demand forecasts for suppliers and Contract Manufacturers (CMs) using SAP IBP, ensuring a reliable demand signal for supply and inventory planning.
• Consolidate, validate, and analyze demand inputs during the Demand Review as part of the S&OP cycle, ensuring alignment across functions.
• Continuously improve forecasting methodologies, assumptions, and accuracy, incorporating statistical analysis and business insights.
• Maintain accurate and relevant planning data in IBP, including phase-in/phase-out details, lifecycle flags, and product transitions.
• Partner closely with PLM and NPI to ensure product roadmap and lifecycle changes are accurately reflected in the demand plan.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Manufacturing, Finance, and regional teams to align demand assumptions and highlight gaps or risks.
• Monitor inventory health, identifying risks related to excess, obsolescence, or shortages, and support mitigation actions.
• Review E&O materials and support scrap ticket initiation in accordance with established processes.
• Analyze Safety Stock and support IBP Inventory Optimization (IO) planning to balance service levels and inventory investment.
• Deliver analytical insights, scenario analysis, and risk assessments to support planning and business decisions.
• Ensure adherence to the demand planning calendar and promote continuous improvement in data quality and planning processes.

 Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, or Sales Planning within a manufacturing or supply chain environment.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with hands-on experience using statistical forecasting tools.
• Proven experience working within IBP and S&OP frameworks.
• Ability to integrate commercial and sales insights with analytical rigor.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional, global environment.
• Comfortable managing ambiguity and contributing to process improvement initiatives.
• Experience with ERP and planning tools (SAP, SAP IBP, Power BI or similar) preferred.
• IBF or ASCM certification (CPF, CPIM, CSCP) is a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Fluent in English.

Important Candidate Notice: On January 9, 2026, CommScope finalized the sale of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions segment, which included the CommScope name and brand, to Amphenol Corporation. The remaining businesses — Access Networks Solutions (now rebranded as Aurora Networks) and RUCKUS Networks have been unified under the new parent company, renamed as Vistance Networks. The role being advertised is part of RUCKUS Networks.

Why Join Us?

Vistance Networks shapes the future of communications technology, pushing past what is possible. We deliver solutions that bring reliability and performance to a world always in motion. Our global team of innovators and employees are trusted advisors who listen to customers first, then deliver value.

RUCKUS Networks delivers purpose-driven enterprise networks that enable superior business outcomes in demanding environments. Our solutions combine AI-powered automation, proactive network assurance, and context-aware security, providing exceptional performance with simplified management.

If you want to grow your career alongside bright, passionate, and caring people who strive to create what's next…..come connect to your future at Vistance Networks.

Vistance Networks is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO), including people with disabilities and veterans.