--- title: 'Demand Planning Manager (ThinQ Platform) at LG Electronics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/demand-planning-manager-thinq-platform-lg-electronics-englewood-cliffs-j050n5vafv1s' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Demand Planning Manager (ThinQ Platform) at LG Electronics - **Company:** LG Electronics - **Location:** Englewood Cliffs, NJ - **Compensation:** $115k–$125k - **Posted:** 2026-05-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lgelectronics/jobs/5214282008 ## Job description Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations.  Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions.  Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment.  Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology.  At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone. Summary This position is responsible for driving end-to-end demand planning and forecasting activities to support effective supply chain operations and business growth. The role manages sales forecasts, analyzes demand trends, and collaborates closely with Sales, Product Management, SCM, and external customers to ensure optimal inventory levels, forecast accuracy, and service performance. The Demand Planning Manager leads CPFR (Collaborative Planning, Forecasting, and Replenishment) processes for key accounts, provides regular analysis of forecast versus actual performance, and proactively identifies risks and improvement opportunities related to inventory, fulfillment, and order management. This role plays a critical coordination function across internal teams and US counterparts to align demand signals, purchasing plans, and supply availability, while driving continuous improvement in planning processes, KPIs, and data integrity. ## Responsibilities - Own demand planning for smart home devices, including forecasting, supply alignment, and inventory planning across the full product lifecycle - Manage end‑to‑end planning activities covering demand forecasting, production coordination, delivery planning, sales alignment, and inventory control - Apply strong demand planning and supply chain expertise to support planning activities across diverse operating environments, including early‑stage or evolving partner setups - Lead regular business reviews (primarily weekly) with distribution partners to align on forecasts, sell‑out performance, inventory status, and order planning - Closely monitor inventory risks such as excess, shortages, and aging stock, and proactively adjust plans to protect sales performance and profitability - Work cross‑functionally with supply chain, production planning, logistics, inventory, and sales teams to ensure end‑to‑end alignment - Contribute to process improvement initiatives and help build scalable planning structures as the business and partner landscape evolves - Make data‑driven and experience‑based planning decisions in complex and uncertain business environments, applying creative judgment to balance customer requirements with internal supply and operational constraints ## Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field - 7+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, inventory management, or related supply chain roles, preferably within consumer electronics, smart home devices, or similar industries - Strong expertise in end‑to‑end supply chain operations, including demand forecasting, production planning, logistics, inventory control, and sales coordination - Excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to interface directly with retail partners and senior leadership - Proven analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to make sound, data‑driven decisions in complex and evolving business environments - APICS certification preferred ## #LI-DR1 Recruiting Range $115,000—$125,000 USD Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees: - No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits. - Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options. - Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time. - Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role). - Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives. - Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities. - Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance. Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors: - Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies. [Privacy Notice to California Applicants](https://lge-careers.com/wp-content/themes/lg-career/assets/privacy-notice.pdf) Applicants who need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our team by phone at: 973-477-7090 or support@lg4me.freshdesk.com. This email and phone number will only reply to accommodation requests and is not intended for general employment inquiries. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied. ## About LG Electronics ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: LG Electronics is a global leader in consumer electronics, home appliances, and smart life solutions, operating across four core divisions: Home Appliance, Media Entertainment, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. - **Entity Type**: Public (KRX: 066570) - **Headquarters**: Seoul, South Korea ([lg.com](https://www.lg.com/global/about-lg/corporate-information/)) - **Founded**: 1958 (as Goldstar) ([lg.com](https://www.lg.com/global/about-lg/company-history/)) - **Founders**: Koo In‑hwoi (founder of LG Group, who established Goldstar) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Consumer electronics, home appliances, automotive components, HVAC, and clean-tech solutions. - **Target customers**: B2C (households) and B2B (enterprises, automotive OEMs, commercial facilities, industrial clients). - **Mission / purpose**: “Life’s Good” – human‑centered innovation to deliver Smart Life Solutions across home, commercial, mobility, and business infrastructure ([lg.com](https://www.lg.com/global/about-lg/corporate-information/)). ## Products & Services Major offerings by division: - **Home Appliance Solution (HS)**: AI‑powered kitchen and laundry appliances (refrigerators, washers, dryers, vacuum cleaners, LG Styler), robotics (LG CLOi), components (compressors, motors), and AI Home ecosystem. - **Media Entertainment Solution (MS)**: AI TVs, smart monitors, audio systems, laptops, commercial displays, and the webOS smart TV platform. - **Vehicle Solution (VS)**: In‑vehicle infotainment (IVI), EV powertrains, automotive lighting, head‑up displays, telematics, ADAS, and software for software‑defined vehicles. - **Eco Solution (ES)**: Heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) systems and B2B clean‑tech solutions. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly available in provided sources; publicly traded on the Korea Exchange. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – not disclosed in search results (refer to LG Electronics 2024 Annual Report). - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Public shareholders; affiliates include LG Display and LG Energy Solution; key partnerships with global automotive manufacturers for Vehicle Solutions; joint ventures (e.g., historical LG.Philips LCD). - **Growth Signals**: Reorganization in 2024 from product‑centered to customer‑oriented solution structure; AI transformation (AX) across all divisions; launched world’s first wireless transparent OLED TV (2024) and AI home robot LG CLOiD (CES 2026); LG Smart Park and Tennessee factory recognized as Lighthouse Factories by the World Economic Forum ([lg.com](https://www.lg.com/global/about-lg/company-history/)). ## Competitive Advantages - Strong brand recognition and global distribution network (142+ subsidiaries, 170+ countries). - Proprietary technologies: OLED displays, Direct Drive motors, Inverter Linear Compressor, webOS platform. - Integrated AI across product lines (AI Home, AI data center cooling, smart factories). - Long‑standing R&D capability and manufacturing excellence (Lighthouse Factory designations). ## Strategic Focus - Transform into a “Smart Life Solution Company” by deepening AI integration and expanding B2B solutions (vehicle components, HVAC, clean‑tech). - Strengthen core competitiveness through AI transformation and operational discipline. - Expand presence in automotive, commercial HVAC, and industrial markets while maintaining consumer leadership. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: LG promotes a “Life’s Good” philosophy for employees, offering “satisfying challenges, opportunities to advance, and exceptional rewards and recognition” ([recruit.lg.com](https://recruit.lg.com/content/life_at_lg/?locale=en_US)). Core values include self‑management, respect for diversity, and belief in individual competence. - **Hiring process**: Six‑step procedure (application → document review → written screening → first interview → follow‑up interview → confirmation). - **Global presence**: Operations in 117 locations worldwide across Asia, Europe, Americas, Middle East, Africa, and India ([globalcareers.lge.com](https://globalcareers.lge.com/)). - **Work environment**: Hybrid/remote policy not specified in provided sources; offices in major cities globally; emphasis on teamwork and innovation. ## Sources 1. [lg.com – Corporate Information](https://www.lg.com/global/about-lg/corporate-information/) 2. [lg.com – Company History](https://www.lg.com/global/about-lg/company-history/) 3. [recruit.lg.com – Life at LG](https://recruit.lg.com/content/life_at_lg/?locale=en_US) 4. [globalcareers.lge.com – LGE Global Careers](https://globalcareers.lge.com/) 5. 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