Since 1985, Digi International has been a pioneer in wireless communication,
forging the future for connected devices and responding to the needs of the
people and enterprises that use them. Before the Internet of Things was a thing,
we built M2M and IoT devices, adapted to evolving network standards, and
optimized data communications around the most advanced protocols and emerging
technologies. From radio frequency modems to gateways, cellular routers,
networking devices, embedded system-on-modules (SOM) and single-board computers
(SBCs), Digi's solutions have continually grown to serve an extensive breadth of
applications across the IoT landscape. Today, our IoT offerings include
sensor-based solutions, a sophisticated platform for remotely monitoring device
deployments of any size, anywhere, as well as professional design,
implementation and certification teams to help you carry out your vision, no
matter how large or small.
This position can be Remote US (Must reside in the Continental US to be
considered)
Position
Digi International is looking for a Senior Category Manager. This role owns
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) for the MSBU business, balancing demand and
supply to keep products available while managing CM finished-goods liability,
inventory turns, and cash flow. Partnering closely with Product Management,
Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance, this role builds the demand plan, drives the
supply plan and CM ordering, and reports results to executive leadership each
month.
What You Will Do
S&OP & Demand Planning
Own and lead the S&OP process, partnering with Product Management and Sales
to build, validate, and continuously refine the demand plan.
Own the weekly sales forecast cadence and the BU-to-Supply review calls,
driving alignment and decisions to closure.
Supply Planning & Inventory
Own the supply plan, translating demand into an executable plan that ensures
availability while managing risk.
Set and manage safety stock and other supply-assurance mechanisms to protect
availability against demand variability and disruption.
Own planning parameters in NetSuite (safety stock, lead times, MOQs, lot
sizes), keeping them current.
Run scenario/what-if planning to model capacity constraints and demand
upside/downside risk.
Finished Goods & CM Management
Drive finished-goods ordering with CMs, balancing service levels against
inventory liability, and monitor forecasts to keep liability in check.
Plan and track MP (manufacturing plan) builds through delivery.
Manage CM/supplier performance — on-time delivery, quality, lead times — via
a performance scorecard.
Partner with Sourcing/Procurement to drive lead-time reduction and improve
supply responsiveness.
Risk & New Product Introduction
Partner with Supply Chain on component/part risk and obsolescence management,
including EOL monitoring, single-source supplier risk, and last-time-buy
decisions.
Lead demand and supply planning for new product introductions (NPI), managing
the ramp from pilot to volume production.
Financial Partnership & Reporting
Represent MSBU in cross-functional efforts to eliminate purchase price
variance (PPV).
Partner with Supply Chain and Finance to meet inventory turn and cash flow
goals.
Own monthly executive reporting on demand/supply status, inventory liability,
turns, cash flow, and PPV.
Tools & Systems
NetSuite application experience
Excel, including advanced functions/modeling (required)
PowerBI
AI Tools (Claude/ChatGPT/Copilot)
Netstock / Smoothie (formerly Demand Works Smoothie) — a plus
Success Metrics
Forecast accuracy and forecast bias (consistent over- or under-forecasting)
Order fill rate / backorder rate
Supply availability / service level against demand
Finished goods liability at CMs (kept within target thresholds)
Purchase price variance (PPV) trend
On-time tracking/delivery of MP builds
CM/supplier on-time delivery and quality performance
Inventory turns vs. target
Cash flow / working capital impact of inventory
Who You Are and What You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or
related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience in supply chain planning, demand planning, or S&OP, ideally in a
contract manufacturing (CM) environment.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable
planning decisions.
Comfortable owning a process end-to-end and driving cross-functional
alignment across Product Management, Sales, and Operations.
Strong communication skills; able to represent the business unit in
cross-functional and CM-facing discussions.
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
Willingness to travel periodically for contract manufacturer (CM) site
visits.
Awareness of and ability to support export control (EAR) and conflict
minerals reporting requirements as they relate to planning decisions.
Desired but not required
APICS CPIM or CSCP certification preferred.
Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
This includes, but is not limited to, work visas, employment-based visas, or
residency sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the
United States at the time of application. Visa applications of any kind will not
be considered.
Digi International offers a distinctive Total Rewards package including a
short-term incentive program, new hire stock award, paid parental leave, open
(uncapped) PTO, and hybrid work environment in addition to our competitive
medical, health & wellbeing and compensation offerings.
The anticipated base pay range for this position is $87,000- $136,500. Pay
ranges are determined by role, job level and primary job location. The range
displayed reflects the reasonable range we anticipate paying for this position
and reflects the cost of labor within several U.S. geographic markets. The
specific salary offered within the range will depend on various factors
including, but not limited to the candidate’s relevant and prior experience,
education, skills, and primary work location. It is not typical for an
individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and
compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each
position. Pay ranges are typically reviewed and updated annually.
At Digi, we embrace diversity and inclusion among our teammates. It is critical
to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain
the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We are committed to
providing an environment of respect where equal employment opportunities are
available to all applicants and teammates.