Manager, Inventory & Demand Planning

Job Summary:

Leads the organization’s inventory, demand planning, and material request functions to ensure accurate long-term forecasting, effective supply chain risk management, compliance with established standards, and strong cross functional readiness. Delivers reliable inventory performance and integrated supply chain support that enables the organization to meet its operational and strategic material requirements.

Job Description:

• Leads and oversees all Inventory, Demand Planning, and Material Request operations, including emergency response warehousing and resource planning to ensure optimal material readiness for the organization.
• Develops, maintains, and regularly updates long-term demand forecasts and integrated planning models to anticipate material requirements and align with overall business plans.
• Perform ongoing supply chain risk assessments, gather market intelligence, and implement strategies that improve inventory performance and procurement effectiveness.
• Creates, implements, and maintains KPIs, standards, policies, and best practices across inventory, demand planning, and material management functions, including health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Manages, mentors, and develops team members to ensure an effective execution of strategic plans demonstrating strong leadership and decision making in high pressure situations.
• Collaborates with cross‑functional teams to assess complex requirements and translate them into cohesive technical architectures to ensure efficient delivery, reduced risk, and dependable operational continuity.
•  Follow all policies and procedure with Leads, models and ensures consistent application of policies and regulatory standards across teams to support ethical operations and mitigate compliance risks.
• Leads and validates the planning and execution of restoration and emergency preparedness activities to strengthen operational resilience and response capacity.
• Assumes and oversees expanded duties aligned with organizational priorities and professional scope to drive departmental effectiveness and strategic alignment.

Additional Job Description:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Material Management.

Experience

• 5 years of experience in inventory & material management, supply chain and demand planning, in critical service utilities including at least 3 years overseeing employees directly, leading teams, budgets and projects in a supervisor role.
• Experience managing day-to-day operations, teams, defining work plans and achieving departmental objectives.
• Experience with Asset Suite, Oracle Discoverer, Oracle Inventory, JD Edwards, or SAP is required.

Additional education may substitute for the required experience when it aligns with the competencies and knowledge necessary for the role:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Material Management may substitute when accompanied by a minimum of 3 years of experience in inventory & material management, supply chain and demand planning, in critical service utilities and at least 2 years in a manager role.

Competencies (Skills)

• Strategic Supply Chain, Inventory Management & Forecasting: Applies strategic planning, inventory oversight, and integrated forecasting to ensure material readiness and effective resource allocation.
• Risk, Compliance & Operational Standards Management: Evaluates risks, interprets data, and upholds operational standards and compliance requirements to strengthen inventory and procurement performance.
• Supplier Relationship & Market Intelligence Management: Builds strong supplier partnerships and uses market intelligence to optimize sourcing decisions, raw material planning, and logistics awareness.
• Communication & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Communicates supply chain insights and readiness clearly while collaborating with stakeholders to support informed decision‑making.
• Attention to Detail & Business Process Problem‑Solving: Applies detailed analysis and problem‑solving skills to interpret operational facts and support accurate execution of security and administrative processes.

Licenses/Certifications

• N/A

Travel Requirements

• 20%

Physical Demands:

• Stationary Position: Constantly
• Pushing/ Pulling/ Reaching: Seldom
• Kneel: Seldom
• Grab: Seldom
• Bend: Seldom
• Lift/Carry over: 0 - 15 pounds

Working Conditions:

• Wet or humid: Seldom
• Working near or on moving mechanical parts: Seldom
• Working near or on heavy machinery: Seldom
• Working in high places: Seldom
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles: Seldom
• Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions: Seldom
• Work with electricity: Never
• Loud noise conditions: Seldom

LUMA Energy is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal or local laws.