[Remote] Demand Forecasting Manager at Dandy

United States

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Analytics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, or related field
  • Master’s degree 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
  • Understanding of supply chain principles, lead time variability, and capacity planning
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
  • 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
  • Bonus points for track record of success in building new operational processes and ability to work through ambiguity
  • Outstanding professional references to share
  • Management consulting backgrounds
  • Relentless positivity attitude, strong sense of humor, and ability to have fun at work
  • Willingness to roll up your sleeves and fix problems in a hands-on manner

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
  • 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

Skills

Dandy

Digital dental lab services and software

About Dandy

Dandy provides digital dentistry solutions to dental practices across the United States, enabling them to transition from traditional methods to modern digital techniques. Their services include digital scanning, design, and manufacturing of dental prosthetics such as dentures and implants. Dandy's proprietary Chairside software simplifies the scanning process, allowing dental professionals to perform complex procedures with greater accuracy and efficiency. Unlike competitors, Dandy offers their Chairside software for free, making it easier for practices to scan patients and submit lab cases. The company generates revenue through the manufacturing and sale of dental products based on these digital scans, along with providing clinical support and live scan feedback. Dandy's goal is to enhance patient experiences and improve operational efficiency for dental practices by facilitating the adoption of digital dentistry.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$4.2MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, HealthcareIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Parental planning
Mental health benefits
401(k) plan
PTO
Fitness reimbursements

Risks

Competition from established companies like Align Technology is increasing.
Data privacy concerns are rising with digitalization in the dental industry.
Rising raw material costs could impact Dandy's profit margins.

Differentiation

Dandy offers a unique end-to-end digital dental lab service.
Their Chairside software simplifies the scanning process for dental professionals.
Dandy provides free software, earning revenue from dental prosthetics sales.

Upsides

Growing demand for digital dental solutions aligns with Dandy's offerings.
Personalized dental care trend supports Dandy's customized prosthetics services.
AI integration in dental imaging complements Dandy's digital scanning technology.

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