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ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)
Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.
Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.
Join us and become part of the power behind possible.
About The Opportunity
The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for leading the demand forecasting process to support optimal inventory levels, service performance, and financial outcomes. This role partners closely with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and Operations to create an accurate, consensus‑based demand plan that aligns with business objectives. The Demand Planning Manager plays a critical role in the SIOP process and continuously improves forecasting accuracy and planning maturity.Key Responsibilities
Demand Forecasting & Planning
Own the end‑to‑end demand planning process, including statistical forecasting, new product introductions, and lifecycle management
Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts at appropriate levels of detail (SKU, customer, product line, region)
Challenge assumptions and incorporate market intelligence, historical trends, and business insights to improve forecast accuracy
Account for manufacturing realities such as lead times, minimum order quantities, batch sizing, and capacity constraints
Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and demand volatility; lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
Lead monthly demand review meetings as part of the SIOP process
Present demand scenarios, risks, and assumptions to cross‑functional leadership
Partner with Supply Planning and Manufacturing to balance demand, capacity, and
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Ensure demand plans are approved and translated into executable supply, production, and procurement plans
Cross‑Functional Collaboration
Partner with Sales and Marketing to align on large programs, customer commitments, and growth assumptions
Collaborate with Supply Planning and Operations to ensure demand plans are feasible and executable
Work with Finance to align forecasts with budgets, financial targets, and revenue expectations
Support NPI and phase‑out planning, ensuring smooth transitions without excess or obsolete inventory
Process Improvement & Analytics
Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and planning efficiency
Leverage demand planning systems and analytics to enhance scenario modeling and decision‑making (Logility)
Support system implementations, upgrades, and master data initiatives
Own data integrity and governance for demand signals feeding MRP and ERP systems
Establish and report key demand planning KPIs to leadership
Education/ Certification
Bachelor’s degree. Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.
5–8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles.
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong understanding of forecasting methodologies and SIOP processes
Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into business insights
Proficiency in demand planning systems (e.g., Logility) and Excel
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Influencing without authority
Data‑driven decision making
People leadership and collaboration
Continuous improvement mindset
Working Conditions
Periodic travel (up to 20–30%) to plants and sales/corporate offices.
#ORBIS
Two companies, one vision.
Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.
Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.
Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.
Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.
Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.
The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!
Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.
