Demand Planning Manager

About Spindrift

Spindrift is the first sparkling water made with real squeezed fruit. Our mission is simple: to bring authenticity and great taste to sparkling water. As one of the fastest-growing beverage brands in the U.S., Spindrift is redefining the category with transparency, quality, and a commitment to doing things differently.

The Demand Planning Manager Role

The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts and supporting the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process to ensure optimal inventory levels, efficient supply chain operations, and alignment with business objectives. This role will collaborate closely with sales, marketing, operations, and finance teams to drive strategic decision-making for our direct-to-retailer beverage distribution model.

Responsibilities

• Demand Forecasting: Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts for the beverage portfolio using historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams.
• S&OP Leadership: Lead and facilitate the S&OP process, ensuring alignment between demand forecasts, production plans, inventory levels, and sales strategies.
• Data Analysis: Analyze sales data, promotional activities, seasonality, and market trends to refine forecasting models and improve accuracy.
• Collaboration: Partner with sales, marketing, and supply chain teams to incorporate new product launches, promotions, and retailer demands into forecasts.
• Inventory Optimization: Work with warehouse and supply chain teams to ensure optimal inventory levels to meet retailer demand while minimizing excess stock and stockouts.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on forecast accuracy, identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions to improve future predictions.
• Process Improvement: Continuously enhance demand planning and S&OP processes, leveraging industry best practices and technology to drive efficiency.
• Reporting: Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on demand trends, risks, and opportunities to support strategic decision-making.
• Technology Utilization: Leverage demand planning software and ERP systems to streamline forecasting and S&OP processes.