Manager, Residential Demand Planning

Description

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

QCELLS seeks an experienced Manager, Demand Planning to lead demand forecasting and business planning functions within the Biz Planning & Ops team, Residential Solutions. In this role, you will own the end-to-end demand planning process—from data infrastructure and forecasting models to cross-functional alignment and executive reporting—with direct impact on revenue, margin, and operational efficiency. The Manager will operate with a high degree of autonomy, driving continuous improvements in forecasting accuracy, financial close processes, and analytical frameworks. The ideal candidate is a seasoned planning professional who can lead independently, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and translate complex data into clear business narratives.

This position will report to the Team Lead, Biz Planning & Ops, or another senior personnel that the President of the Company may designate. This position will be based out of our office in San Francisco, CA, and will require up to 20% travel as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own the end-to-end residential demand planning process, including volume forecasting, revenue outlook, and gross profit projections; lead monthly S&OP and financial close cycles with full accountability for results 
• Lead variance analysis and deliver actionable insights to senior management; proactively identify demand risks and opportunities and drive adjustments to the forecast 
• Design and maintain scalable data management systems, forecasting models, and key assumptions; establish analytical frameworks including automated dashboards and self-service reporting tools for cross-functional stakeholders 
• Partner with Sales, Operations, Finance, Legal, and SCM teams to ensure aligned planning assumptions; serve as the primary planning interface for distributor sell-out data management (EDI, CMR, POS) and lead cross-functional finance initiatives 
• Perform other duties as assigned 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or any quantitative field (Business, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Science, Engineering, Accounting)
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience, including at least 3–5 years in demand planning, business planning, or financial operations, with demonstrated ability to lead planning processes independently
• Strong computer skills, including advanced level of computer skills: Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook)
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting
• Strong understanding of databases
• Proven ownership mindset with a track record of driving results independently and improving planning processes with measurable outcomes
• Strong leadership presence, excellent communication skills, and ability to synthesize complex data into executive-level narratives
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in solar, renewable energy, or consumer electronics distribution industries.
• Familiarity with residential solar distribution channels, distributor sell-out data (EDI, POS, CMR), and SPA/rebate operations.
• 2+ years of experience in statistical or predictive modeling.
• 3+ years of contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance financial modeling or demand planning processes, with measurable outcomes.
• Proficiency in BI and analytics tools: Power BI, Tableau, Salesforce, Oracle, or SQL.
• Willingness to travel at least 20% of the time.

The salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications.

*This target salary range is for CA positions only and should not be interpreted as an offer of compensation.

hqca-recruiting@qcells.com