Solstice Advanced Materials
Job Description
Director of Demand Planning
leads the end‑to‑end demand forecasting process to ensure accurate, data‑driven visibility of customer demand across the business. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to create a consensus demand plan that supports revenue growth, service level targets, operations capabilities and inventory optimization. The Director oversees the demand planning team, develops forecasting strategies, and drives continuous improvement through advanced tools, analytics, and cross‑functional alignment.
Responsibilities
Demand Forecasting & Analytics
Own the creation, accuracy, and continuous improvement of the statistical demand forecast across all product families.
Implement advanced forecasting methodologies, tools, and models to improve forecast accuracy and bias.
Analyze historical data, market trends, customer insights, economic indicators, and promotional impacts to drive the best demand assumptions.
Monitor forecast performance using KPIs (e.g., MAPE, Bias, Forecast Accuracy, Demand Volatility).
SIOP / IBP Leadership
Serve as the functional lead in the Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning (SIOP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
Facilitate the monthly Demand Review, driving alignment with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to align on the Consensus Demand Plan.
Identify risks, gaps, opportunities and create scenarios/options for mitigation.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Build strong relationships with commercial and operational teams to gather market intelligence and validate forecast assumptions.
Partner with Finance on revenue projections, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Collaborate with Product Management to model demand impact from new product introductions (NPIs), product lifecycle changes, and end‑of‑life strategies.
Inventory & Service Level Optimization
Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations to balance forecast accuracy, inventory levels, service commitments, and working capital goals.
Identify demand variability and develop mitigation strategies to support customer‑service expectations and operational efficiency.
Guide Entitlement Model calculations - safety stock policies, segmentation strategies, and demand buffers.
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of demand planners and analysts.
Establish clear goals, metrics, and performance standards.
Promote a culture of data‑driven decision‑making, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Process & Systems Improvement
Champion digital transformation initiatives related to forecasting tools, planning systems, and analytics platforms.
Drive the adoption of advanced planning systems (APS), AI/ML forecasting, and automation enhancements.
Develop standardized processes, best practices, and documentation across global or regional planning organizations.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or related field required.
Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) a plus.
Experience
10 plus years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or related fields.
5 plus years in a leadership role managing planning teams in a complex, multi‑SKU or global environment.
Demonstrated success managing SIOP/S&OP/IBP processes.
Experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, industrials, or similar industries preferred (customizable).
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and statistical modeling skills.
Expert knowledge of forecasting methodologies and planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, APO, o9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, OMP).
Excellent communication, executive presence, and cross‑functional influence.
Strategic thinking paired with strong operational execution.
Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and changing priorities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Forecast Accuracy (MAPE)
Forecast Bias
Inventory Turns
Customer Service Levels / OTIF
SIOP Plan Adherence
Reduction in Excess & Obsolete Inventory
Team and process maturity metrics
Benefits Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The annual base salary range for this position is $197,000 - 245,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About Solstice Advanced Materials Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high‑performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next‑generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.
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leads the end‑to‑end demand forecasting process to ensure accurate, data‑driven visibility of customer demand across the business. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to create a consensus demand plan that supports revenue growth, service level targets, operations capabilities and inventory optimization. The Director oversees the demand planning team, develops forecasting strategies, and drives continuous improvement through advanced tools, analytics, and cross‑functional alignment.
Responsibilities
Demand Forecasting & Analytics
Own the creation, accuracy, and continuous improvement of the statistical demand forecast across all product families.
Implement advanced forecasting methodologies, tools, and models to improve forecast accuracy and bias.
Analyze historical data, market trends, customer insights, economic indicators, and promotional impacts to drive the best demand assumptions.
Monitor forecast performance using KPIs (e.g., MAPE, Bias, Forecast Accuracy, Demand Volatility).
SIOP / IBP Leadership
Serve as the functional lead in the Sales, Inventory, & Operations Planning (SIOP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
Facilitate the monthly Demand Review, driving alignment with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Planning to align on the Consensus Demand Plan.
Identify risks, gaps, opportunities and create scenarios/options for mitigation.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Build strong relationships with commercial and operational teams to gather market intelligence and validate forecast assumptions.
Partner with Finance on revenue projections, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Collaborate with Product Management to model demand impact from new product introductions (NPIs), product lifecycle changes, and end‑of‑life strategies.
Inventory & Service Level Optimization
Work closely with Supply Chain and Operations to balance forecast accuracy, inventory levels, service commitments, and working capital goals.
Identify demand variability and develop mitigation strategies to support customer‑service expectations and operational efficiency.
Guide Entitlement Model calculations - safety stock policies, segmentation strategies, and demand buffers.
Team Leadership
Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of demand planners and analysts.
Establish clear goals, metrics, and performance standards.
Promote a culture of data‑driven decision‑making, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
Process & Systems Improvement
Champion digital transformation initiatives related to forecasting tools, planning systems, and analytics platforms.
Drive the adoption of advanced planning systems (APS), AI/ML forecasting, and automation enhancements.
Develop standardized processes, best practices, and documentation across global or regional planning organizations.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Economics, Statistics, or related field required.
Master’s degree or MBA preferred.
APICS/ASCM certifications (CPIM, CSCP) a plus.
Experience
10 plus years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, or related fields.
5 plus years in a leadership role managing planning teams in a complex, multi‑SKU or global environment.
Demonstrated success managing SIOP/S&OP/IBP processes.
Experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, industrials, or similar industries preferred (customizable).
Skills & Competencies
Strong analytical and statistical modeling skills.
Expert knowledge of forecasting methodologies and planning systems (e.g., SAP IBP, APO, o9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, OMP).
Excellent communication, executive presence, and cross‑functional influence.
Strategic thinking paired with strong operational execution.
Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and changing priorities.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Forecast Accuracy (MAPE)
Forecast Bias
Inventory Turns
Customer Service Levels / OTIF
SIOP Plan Adherence
Reduction in Excess & Obsolete Inventory
Team and process maturity metrics
Benefits Of Working For Solstice Advanced Materials In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (for vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
The annual base salary range for this position is $197,000 - 245,000. Please note that this salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
About Solstice Advanced Materials Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high‑performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next‑generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.
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