Supply Chain Demand Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 13, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 25, 2026. GS Precision scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description
G.S. Precision manufactures critical components for the Aerospace and Defense industries. With 700 employees across four integrated locations totaling 230,000 sq. ft., we draw on 60+ years of experience and cutting-edge technology to deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Our Mission & Values: To provide a proud, caring, and safe environment that allows our team to thrive in delivering value to our customers. We encourage creative thinking and problem solving. We grow our company through open communication, strong leadership, and continuous improvement that benefits our customers, employees, their families, and our communities.
Our Vision: To be the most trusted global partner in precision manufacturing and assembly of highly engineered mission critical products, recognized for our commitment to innovation, quality, and ability to enable our customers success.
Generate Sustained ProfitabilityWe offer a competitive benefits package, which includes but not limited to:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Care Coverage (Starting the Next Full Month After Hire)
- Paid Holidays starting on Day ONE
- Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Company Paid Short-Term Disability
- 401k Matching Retirement Plan
- Employer Funded Health Reimbursement Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Dependent Care Spending Account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Educational Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Safety Shoe Allowance
- Prescription Safety Glasses Program
- Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd Shifts
- Bereavement Leave
Supply Chain Demand Manager
On-Site Brattleboro, VT
Position Overview
The Supply Chain Demand Manager is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing demand forecasts and planning processes to ensure product availability, inventory efficiency, and alignment between sales, marketing, operations, and supply teams. This role drives accurate demand sensing, S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes, and continuous improvement in forecast accuracy to support business growth, cost control, and customer service levels.
Key Responsibilities
· Develop, maintain, and refine statistical and consensus-based demand forecasts across product lines, channels, and regions.
· Lead the S&OP / IBP (Integrated Business Planning) process, facilitating cross-functional alignment on demand plans, assumptions, and risks.
· Analyze historical sales data, market trends, promotional plans, seasonality, new product introductions, and external factors to improve forecast accuracy.
· Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning teams to gather insights, challenge assumptions, and produce a single source of truth for demand.
· Monitor forecast performance (e.g., MAPE, bias, accuracy by segment) and implement corrective actions and process improvements.
· Manage demand-related inventory strategies, safety stock recommendations, and risk mitigation for stockouts or excess inventory.
· Support new product launches, product lifecycle changes, and discontinuations with robust demand planning.
· Identify and quantify demand risks and opportunities; communicate scenarios and recommendations to leadership.
· Drive continuous improvement in demand planning processes, tools, and data quality; leverage advanced analytics, AI/ML forecasting where applicable.
· Prepare and present demand plan reviews, KPI dashboards, and executive summaries.
· Partner with supply planning to balance demand and supply constraints and support capacity and inventory decisions.
Requirements
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field (master’s or relevant certification preferred).
· 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, supply chain planning, or related roles (aerospace experience manufacturing preferred).
· Proven track record of improving forecast accuracy and leading or contributing to S&OP processes.
· ERP/MRP, S&OP ownership, advanced Excel/analytics, and executive communication.
· Strong analytical skills
We are looking for people who are highly motivated with the ability to work in a fast paced environment. Must be a professional with strong work ethic and comfortable working as part of a team that includes all levels of the organization.
Come join our team!
G.S. Precision is committed to Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and to be in compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws
Salary Description
$100,000- $125,000 a year