Demand Planning & Program Manager

Our client, a (tech industry), is looking to hire a (Demand Planning & Program Manager) in (Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA).

Demand Planning & Program Manager
12 Months (possibility of extension)
Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA
Pay rate range- $70- $75/hr. (DOE)
 
Job Description -
We are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Demand Planning & Program Manager with 5-7 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and cross-functional program management. This role is responsible for owning end-to-end demand forecasting (60%) and driving forecasting programs and stakeholder alignment (40%) across multiple retail channels. The ideal candidate will combine strong analytical skills, business acumen, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
 
Key Responsibilities
Demand Planning & Forecasting (60%)

• Own and manage end-to-end demand forecasting, including sales curves, baseline forecasts, promotional lifts, and forward-looking demand plans.
• Develop promotional forecasts and scenario models to support strategic planning and decision-making across retail channels.
• Conduct deep-dive analyses on product performance, including year-over-year trends, forecast attainment, sales mix changes, and business performance insights.
• Partner with retail channel owners to provide weekly and day-to-day forecasting support and sales reporting.
• Perform net-short analysis and optimize inventory allocation during end-of-sale planning to minimize inventory overhang and maximize business outcomes.
• Maintain and update forecasting systems to ensure data accuracy, consistency, and forecast integrity.

Program Management (40%)

• Develop and manage forecasting workback schedules, ensuring timely completion of milestones and holding stakeholders accountable for deliverables.
• Collaborate with channel owners to review baseline forecasts, gather business inputs, and document forecasting assumptions for variance tracking and forecast bridging.
• Lead recurring forecast review meetings, evaluating forecast performance, identifying risks, and driving corrective actions.
• Standardize forecasting methodologies and assumptions across marketplaces while influencing stakeholders to adopt consistent planning processes for both established and emerging businesses.
• Own the end-to-end forecast narrative, clearly communicating key drivers, forecast changes, assumptions, and business variances.
• Lead Global Retail Demand Review meetings and facilitate cross-functional decision-making.

 
Required Qualifications

• . 5-7 years of relevant experience, working with complex portfolios, the role would involve 60% demand planning and forecasting and 40% program management. (minimum 5 years required.)
• Strong expertise in demand planning, forecasting methodologies, and promotional impact analysis.
• Experience managing complex business portfolios in B2C, finance, retail, or consumer-facing industries.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze large datasets and build forecasting models.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently meet aggressive deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Anaplan or similar demand planning and forecasting tools.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience working with global teams in a fast-paced, matrixed organization.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
  
  

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. 
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
 
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