Sr Demand Planning Manager

The Senior Demand Planner is a blend of operational process development and analytics. You are responsible for leading the organization's forecasting efforts that help solve business problems. This is a position that requires analytical forecasting and experience as a demand planner, managing complex forecasting and operational processes for the company. You will be responsible for the cross-functional consensus forecasting process, preparing information for S&OP milestone meetings, maintaining the company s forecasting tool (Anaplan) and providing operational volume projections.

To be successful in this role, you will be comfortable with ambiguity, possess a strong attention to detail, and be motivated by big thinking and diving deep to come up with proposed solutions. The position involves long- and short-range planning that contributes to our Sales and Operations Process for production capacity across the network. This is the role for a motivated driver of business strategy. In this role, you will have the ability to influence business-critical decisions that directly impact the business.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify demand forecast risks and develop effective mitigation plans
• Develop demand plan based on business trends and demand patterns
• Analyze and troubleshoot demand related issues in a timely and accurate manner
• Work with customers, sales team and supply chain management to improve forecast accuracy
• Maintain demand planning processes to improve forecast accuracy
• Assist in developing cost-effectiveness initiatives
• Develop routine and ad-hoc demand related reports for management
• Schedule forecast review meetings with management on regular basis
• Work with team to plan, coordinate and execute demand planning activities
• Update forecasts for new products, seasonal products, discounts, promotions
• Coordinate with inventory team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels
• Provide support in developing seasonal demand forecasts and anticipate customers reactions to the promotions and discounts
• Address demand related queries and issues in a timely manner
• Schedule monthly forecast meetings with customers as required
• Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in Engineering, Finance, Business or Mathematics
• 6+ years of relevant work experience in demand planning, forecasting, and/or supply chain planning
• In depth knowledge of Inventory Modeling / Supply Chain Management concepts, e.g., forecasting, planning, optimization
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to distill, synthesize, and draw conclusions on large amounts of data
• Proven track record of high impact business results
• Excellent written composition and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel (look-ups & pivot tables)
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience communicating with stakeholders across multiple business units and senior management

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous CPG or food experience would be beneficial
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Anaplan software a plus