Manager, Demand & Supply Planning Job

Primary location:Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:11%-25%
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $165,000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the monthly demand planning process in alignment with Sales and Marketing
• Develop and maintain statistical forecasts using historical data, market trends, and customer insights
• Analyze forecast accuracy and drive continuous improvement to enhance reliability
• Oversee distribution center operations, including 3rd party logistics and west coast DC performance
• Manage inventory flow, transportation coordination, warehouse efficiency, and cost control
• Lead and develop distribution teams through performance metrics, training, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure customer requirements are met by achieving service metrics such as Perfect Order and Fill Rate targets
• Partner with operations and cross-functional teams to mitigate risks and resolve service disruptions
• Manage extended lead time issues and proactively communicate across the organization
• Translate demand forecasts into production and supply plans across multiple manufacturing sites
• Balance supply and demand to optimize service levels, inventory turns, and production efficiency
• Develop and communicate the Aggregate Production Plan aligned with business objectives
• Monitor and manage finished goods and raw material inventory levels
• Identify and mitigate risks related to stockouts, excess inventory, and capacity constraints
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to ensure material availability and production readiness
• Support the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop KPIs and dashboards to track forecast accuracy, inventory health, and service performance
• Use data analytics to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities
• Support digital transformation initiatives to enhance planning capabilities
• Lead and supervise 1-2 direct reports

What Will Make You Successful

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Proven ability to align demand, supply, and production planning in a complex environment
• Strong understanding of S&OP processes, forecasting, and inventory optimization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across Sales, Operations, Finance, and Distribution
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and enhance planning accuracy and efficiency
• Strong leadership capability with experience developing and guiding teams
• Proactive mindset focused on service, cost optimization, and operational performance

What Makes You Stand Out

• APICS or similar supply chain certification
• Strong experience with ERP systems such as SAP and advanced planning tools
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing or distribution networks
• Proven ability to improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels
• Experience leading or supporting digital transformation or advanced analytics initiatives
• Background in manufacturing or industrial operations
• Demonstrated success in driving cross-functional alignment through S&OP processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in:
• Supply Chain
• Business
• Engineering
• Or related field
• 5+ years of experience in:
• Demand planning
• Supply chain
• Production planning
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial operations preferred
• Proficiency in:
• ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
• Planning tools and data analysis
• Strong knowledge of:
• S&OP processes
• Forecasting methodologies
• Inventory optimization
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% to support distribution centers and manufacturing operations (including coordination with multi-site and west coast distribution operations)

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings, specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue, AWI has about 3,700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster, PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania, Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites, B&Bs, museums, great shopping, entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!