Company
Overview:
Headquartered in San Diego, California, Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) is an industry pioneer in smart device-to-cloud solutions that extend the 5G network edge, enabling broader 5G coverage, multi-gigabit data speeds, low latency and strong security to deliver highly reliable internet access. Our innovative mobile broadband and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions incorporate the most advanced technologies (including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6 and others) into a wide range of products that provide robust connectivity indoors, outdoors and in the harshest industrial environments.
Designed and developed in the USA, Inseego products and SaaS solutions build on the company’s patented technologies to provide the highest quality 4G and 5G connectivity for service providers, enterprises, and government entities worldwide.
Position Overview:
The Senior Manager of Demand Planning is a critical member of the operations team, reporting directly to the VP of Operations. They are responsible for overseeing and optimizing demand forecasting and planning processes, ensuring our global supply chain operates efficiently and effectively. They will strategically manage inventory levels and distribution, maintaining best-in-class customer service and financial efficiency. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
They will need to excel at building strong relationships across the organization, as the role works closely with sales, sales operations, finance, product, engineering and external partners. The role requires an individual who is highly organized, detail-oriented and possesses exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategies to optimize demand planning processes and operational performance.
- Monitor sales trends, market conditions and customer forecasts to identify supply chain risk mitigation opportunities.
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts to ensure optimal inventory levels and stock availability.
- Monitor and analyze customer forecasting and ordering behavior to ensure accuracy of the demand forecast and alignment to supply strategies.
- Develop KPI reporting and analytics to provide insights into demand planning performance.
- Develop and implement end-to-end strategies that improve inventory turns ratios while supporting strong customer service levels.
- Enhance excess and obsolescence risk mitigation strategies, reporting visibility and recommendations.
- Drive cross-functional alignment of operational NPI processes to de-risk and accelerate product launch schedules.
- Proactive identification of risk and problem solving, while maintaining clear, concise and frequent communication across stakeholders.
Experience/Requirements:
Experience in a technology or electronics field is a must. - A minimum of 5 years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
- A deep understanding of inventory management best practices and procedures.
- Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.
- The capability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication tailorable to all seniority levels.
- Strong leadership and team-management.
Preferred Skillset:
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships across the organization.
- Ability to translate numbers and data into reliable insights and strategies.
- Understanding of seasonality and peak demand times.
- Presentation skills and speaking ability.
- Cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Accountability.
- Confidence in your positions.
- Extreme detail-orientation.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related fields.
Salary Range: $125,500 - $150,000This base pay range will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Inseego has to offer!Inseego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state and local law.
