Demand Planning Sr. Manager

Job Summary:

The role of the Demand Planning Sr. Manager is to analyze demand signals for products to effectively drive the Supply Chain as well as provide an accurate demand plan to guide the wholesale sales (shipment) plan and retail sales plan. The Manager will play a role in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Process by collaborating with the Supply Planning, Sales, Marketing, and Finance Teams to ensure alignment in strategy between the forecast and financial plans.

Job Description:

Maintain SKU/ Retailer forecasts as part of a monthly process cycle, utilizing statistical forecasting models
Communicate ongoing forecast changes to stakeholders in the Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance teams
Prepare various reports - KPIs (key performance indicators) as well as diagnostic measures to analyze and recommended courses of action for the operational forecast
Lead in the creation of new product forecasts and their contribution to the product categories
Monitor and manage life cycle of products
Meet and present regularly to Sr. Management / C level
Develop a close relationship with retailers and provide inventory feedback where necessary
Assess actual sell thru performance in comparison to plan to determine variances and relay findings; for ongoing items make recommendations based on findings for forward forecast revisions
Assess new launch influence on existing products or categories for cannibalization or growth in complementary product areas.
Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies

Qualifications:

Minimum of 7+ years of experience
Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to effectively communicate the findings required
Flexible and adaptive mindset required
7+ years experience within Demand Planning, Sales Planning or Supply Chain preferred
Basic knowledge of Sales Strategy and Brand positioning preferred
Cosmetic or Consumer Packaged Goods industry experience - a plus
Strong Excel skills required; Vanguard experience a plus

Our Perks:

Salary range: $110k-130k (Compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
Medical, dental, vision, 401K plan & access to health & wellness programs
Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more
Makeup gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give back initiatives
Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

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