Demand Planning Manager

The application window is expected to close on: 09/08/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received . Demand Planner - Cisco Supply Chain As a Demand Planner, you play a vital role in Cisco's Global Planning organization, responsible for accurately forecasting product demand to meet customer needs and business goals. You will collaborate across Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to develop precise unit and revenue forecasts that drive supply chain execution.

Collaborati on You will work closely with Business Units, Sales, Finance, Global Planning, Central Material & Fulfillment, Product Operations, and Supplier Management. This role supports Enterprise Routing engaging with global teams across the US, Europe, and Asia.

Develop and maintain an accurate demand plan through cross-functional collaboration. Analyze portfolio strategies, market conditions, pricing, and geopolitical factors to inform forecasts. Influence product mix and margin optimization with Business Units. Use advanced analytics and predictive modeling to generate demand signals and buffers. Coordinate demand handoff and supply buffers with Central Material & Fulfillment. Enhance pipeline visibility and customer demand tracking with Marketing and Regional Planning. Support predictive revenue and margin planning with Finance and Revenue Planning. Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement in demand planning. Impact You are recognized as a strategic, analytical professional who connects data across functions to deliver high-accuracy demand forecasts that enable efficient supply chain fulfillment.

Minimum of 5 years of Supply chain experience (Cisco or Industry), preferably in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Demand Planning. Bachelor's Degree Preferred requirements: Experience with End-to-end planning processes, knowledge of inventory management, product life-cycle management, sourcing, supply chain financials, and/ or supply chain modeling experience. Master’s degree Why Cisco?  At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.  We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.  Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: The starting salary range posted for this position is $84,700.00 to $107,400.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits. Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life