Offered a corporate Demand Analyst role after 1.5 years of covering for an absent Materials Manager—need advice on transition and negotiation.
Hey everyone,
I’m currently working in Mexico at a manufacturing facility for a US-based midsize company. My official title is Master Scheduling Supervisor, but about 1.5 years ago, our Materials Manager was let go, and I've absorbed a lot of those responsibilities since then.
I’ve built a reputation as a high-performer with strong managerial skills, largely because I’ve automated a lot of our reporting workflows and I’m backed by a very mature, self-sufficient team. That stability is what kept things running smoothly while I covered the management gap.
Today during my 1:1, the COO offered me a Demand Analyst role that would transition me out of the manufacturing plant and into the corporate world.
Scope of the Role:
AOP (Annual Operating Plan) review against backlog
Capacity planning
Supply of parts analysis
We haven't discussed compensation or numbers at all yet—it was a very informal conversation. Honestly, I'm pretty excited because moving from plant operations to corporate feels like a major career step (though I know perception vs. reality can sometimes differ).
What I'm Looking For Advice
:For anyone who has made this jump, what should I watch out for? Are there hidden downsides to moving from site operations to a corporate demand role?
Leverage & Compensation: Since I've essentially been handling expanded responsibilities (covering part of the MM role) for a year and a half, how should I approach the upcoming salary and package negotiation for this new corporate title?
Would love to hear your thoughts or similar experiences!