Demand Planning Manager

MAIN FUNCTION:

• Manage the allocation of materials from vendor to customer

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5 years’ related experience
• Ability to work in a team environment 
• Proficiency with supply planning tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Kinaxis, Anaplan) and Excel.
• Effective communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in with all levels of staff
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office package
• APICS certification (CPIM or CSCP) is a plus

WORKING CONDITIONS:  

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Planning
• Operations/Logistics/Procurement
• Marketing/Sales
• Finance
• Customer Service

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Take ownership of the demand signal for all Retail sales. Create and continuously refine accurate demand forecasts using historical sales data, market insights, and key business assumptions.
• Manage, coach and develop a team.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to drive alignment and consensus as part of the S&OP process.
• Partner with Supply Planners to coordinate information on new product launches, product discontinuations, and inventory availability to ensure alignment between supply and demand.
• Lead demand review meetings with cross-functional teams, leveraging customer insights and retail data to develop accurate, SKU-level forecasts.
• Analyze retailer-provided CPFRs and ladder plans to deliver actionable, data-driven recommendations to buyers and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze and explain forecast variances by evaluating sales trends and conducting root cause analysis; adjust forecast based on evolving market and business conditions.
• Apply analytical tools and forecasting best practices to continuously improve forecast accuracy and reduce forecast bias.
• Deliver actionable insights to support inventory planning, including recommendations for new product introductions, product phase-outs, and customer-specific action plans.
• Support financial planning cycles by contributing to budget and trend forecasting processes.

COMPENSATION:

The base salary range for this position is $115,000.00 to $135,000.00; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW:

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D coverage, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) retirement plan, annual discretionary salary increases and bonuses. Employees receive paid company holidays, paid time off, and access to company-paid training. Optional benefits include tuition reimbursement, a 529 college savings plan, pet insurance, legal and ID theft coverage, and other voluntary insurance plans.