Demand Forecasting Manager

Dandy is transforming the massive and antiquated dental industry—an industry worth over $200B. Backed by some of the world’s leading venture capital firms, we’re on an ambitious mission to simplify and modernize every function of the dental practice through technology. As we expand our reach globally, Dandy is building the operating system for dental offices around the world—empowering clinicians and their teams with technology, innovation, and world-class support to achieve more for their practices, their people, and their patients.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Demand Forecasting Manager to join our dynamic team. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate demand forecasts to support production planning, procurement, and strategic decision-making in a highly variable, make-to-order environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical background, experience with forecasting models, and a deep understanding of the challenges specific to custom manufacturing. To be successful in this role, you should have demonstrated experience in designing, implementing and executing SQL. This role plays an important part in leading projects and influencing cross-functional teams such as Workforce Management, Business Intelligence, Data Science, Operations, Finance and Customer Experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term demand forecasts based on historical sales data, market trends, customer input, and project pipelines.

• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to gather input on new orders, product changes, and customer requirements.

• Use statistical forecasting models, ERP/MRP systems, and analytics tools to improve forecast accuracy.

• Identify patterns and drivers of demand variability and provide actionable insights.

• Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes with data-driven forecasting inputs.

• Track forecast accuracy and adjust models/assumptions based on performance metrics.

• Prepare demand scenarios to support capacity planning and procurement decisions.

• Help integrate forecasting data into production schedules, inventory targets, and raw material planning.

• Communicate forecast changes and demand risks to key stakeholders in a timely and clear manner.

• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for forecasting processes and tools.
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Master’s preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in demand forecasting, preferably in a custom or engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; highly proficient in Excel, SQL, and BI Visualization Tool (e.g. Looker), and proficiency in Python is a plus.

• Understanding of supply chain principles, lead time variability, and capacity planning.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple inputs and priorities in a dynamic setting.
  

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems or supply chain management software.

• Experience with process mapping and process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) is a plus.

• Experience utilizing data visualization tools, Preferably, Hex or Looker.
  

Bonus Points For:

• Track record of success in building new operational processes and an ability to work through ambiguity

• Outstanding professional references to share

• Management consulting backgrounds

• Relentlessly positive attitude, strong sense of humor, and the ability to have fun at work

• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and fix problems in a hands-on manner

Req ID: J-738

For full-time positions, Dandy offers a wide range of best-in-class, comprehensive, and inclusive benefits tailored to each country where we operate. Our local benefits packages typically include healthcare, dental, mental health support, parental planning resources, retirement savings options, and generous paid time off—ensuring our team members are supported no matter where they live and work.

Dandy is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture that celebrates authenticity to win as one. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Dandy also fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We are dedicated to embracing challenges and creating an accessible, inclusive workplace for all individuals. If you require any accommodations for your interview or have any questions beforehand, rest assured that we will do everything we can to meet your needs. Visit Dandy Careers for more!