Lasko Products, an industry leader of home environment products for over 100 years, is seeking a Demand Planning Manager for our West Chester, PA headquarters.
Lasko is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Manager at our West Chester, PA headquarters. This position will be hybrid, working in the office Monday through Wednesday, remote Thursday and Friday.
Reporting to the Director of SIOP, this role is responsible for driving demand forecasting to optimize supply chain efficiency, meet customer demands, and support overall business objectives. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Business Unit, Production, and Finance, to develop and refine demand plans and ensure operational alignment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Demand Forecasting and Planning

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts utilizing historical data, market trends, and customer insights.
• Lead monthly and weekly demand reviews to refine forecast accuracy and address market shifts or seasonal trends.
• Drive cross-functional consensus on demand forecasts, communicating adjustments and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Experience with SIOP processes and utilization of demand planning software (e.g., Atlas)
• Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP)
• Support the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning process by preparing forecasts for budget planning and strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to SIOP meetings by presenting data-driven insights and actionable recommendations to optimize supply and demand alignment.
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Utilize demand planning software to perform statistical analyses, improve forecast accuracy, and generate actionable insights.
• Produce and distribute demand planning reports, tracking KPIs related to forecast accuracy, customer service performance, and inventory status.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives within demand planning processes through data and analytics.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Act as a liaison between Sales, Business Units, and Operations, ensuring demand plans incorporate promotional activities, product launches, and marketing strategies.
• Partner with Finance to integrate demand forecasts into financial reporting and budget planning.
• Facilitate communication between teams to address supply chain risks and ensure inventory availability.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Statistics, or a related field; a Master's degree or relevant certification (e.g., APICS, CPIM) is a plus.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with SIOP processes and familiarity with demand planning software (e.g., Atlas, ERP)
• Advanced analytical, forecasting, and statistical skills, with proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong communication skills with a track record of successful cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

About the Company
Lasko Metal Products was founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia. Lasko designs, manufactures, assembles, and distributes portable fans, heaters, and humidifiers for the consumer market (Lasko brand), air purifiers (Germ Guardian brand), ventilation products such as range hoods and bathroom exhaust fans to the construction industry (Air King brand) and water damage restoration products such as air scrubbers and dehumidifiers (B-Air brand). Lasko's products are sold in North America, South America, the Caribbean, and Asia. The company is recognized as the leader in the portable fan and portable heating categories and proudly operates American manufacturing, assembly, and distribution facilities across the US. Lasko's leading market share in fans and heaters is 2X - 4X larger than the #2 brand. Lasko's domestic production capabilities uniquely position Lasko to serve its customers.
Lasko's Mission is to improve everyday life with trusted products which create a healthier and more comfortable environment. The company's success is based on 5 Core Values:

• Be Bold:
• Challenge the status quo
• Courageously pursue the impossible
• Reject mediocrity
• Be Together
• Work together for success
• Drive trust and candor with each other
• Prioritize "We" before "I"
• Be A Leader
• Lead with personal conviction
• Inspire each other to deliver high- quality results
• Leverage resilience and agility to drive excellence
• Be Accountable
• Consistently deliver to our customers
• Embrace commitments as a contract
• Take pride in our actions
• Be The Change
• Demonstrate a passion to win
• Make a difference at work in our communities
• Step forward and take initiative

The Lasko family owned and operated Lasko Products until November 2016, when private investment firms Comvest Partners and JW Levin Management Partners ("JWLMP") acquired the business. Comvest Partners and JWLMP are committed to growing the business with investments in growth and productivity.
Geographic Reach
Based in the greater Philadelphia, PA area, Lasko Products operates in locations throughout the US and Canada. The company's Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania manufacturing facilities produce both indoor and outdoor fans and heaters. The company also sources select products internationally from China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India. Lasko operates distribution centers in all manufacturing locations plus Nevada and Ohio.
Diversity & Inclusion
Comvest and its portfolio companies recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race/national origin, gender/gender identification, sexual orientation, age, disability status, veteran status, religious affiliation, and other protected status. We have a clear vision to be the place where diverse talent wants to come, stay, and do their best work. We know our companies run on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and smart employees. We believe that diversity within an organization creates long-term value for the organization itself and its constituents. Comvest and its portfolio companies are high performing organizations that seeks to hire hard-working and dedicated high performers. While Comvest and its portfolio companies always strive to look at a diverse pool of candidates, we will always choose the most qualified candidate for the job being recruited for, in order to strive for success for both the employee and the firm.