Senior Demand Planner

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Transform demand planning from a disjointed, channel-specific task into a cohesive, disciplined global process.

• Take ownership of the demand aspect within the S&OP framework.

• Implement a uniform forecasting methodology across NAM, APAC, EU, and ANZ regions.

• Spearhead the consolidated, category-level global demand plan in collaboration with regional planners responsible for SKU-level forecasts.

• Collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, Finance, and Supply teams to develop a consensus demand plan.

• Refine launch and in-month forecasts while identifying demand shifts proactively.

• Create and maintain a precise rolling 18-month global demand plan.

• Manage the consolidated, category-level global demand plan for revenue-generating units, aligning it with SKU-level forecasts.

• Oversee the integrated S&OP process, including monthly demand review meetings with regional partners.

• Act as the demand planning representative at consensus and executive S&OP meetings, articulating risks, opportunities, and changes in assumptions.

• Establish and take ownership of demand planning KPIs, covering forecast accuracy, bias, and forecast value add.

• Utilize root-cause analysis of forecast misses to enhance methodologies, assumptions, and inputs.

• Enhance new product launch forecasts by utilizing distribution builds, velocity expectations, and comparative launch performance.

• Manage an in-month global pacing view to highlight revenue risks and opportunities.

• Provide in-season analysis of promotions, events, and launches.

• Identify demand shifts that could lead to supply constraints or excess inventory risks, collaborating with inventory and supply teams for resolution.

• Assist in the rollout of the new demand planning solution, including process design, forecasting methodologies, and KPI reporting.

• Prepare analyses, documentation, and reporting to ensure a consistent demand planning process across regions.

• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant experience in demand planning or merchandise planning.

• Proficient in advanced Excel, particularly with large data sets; skilled in ad hoc analysis and reporting.

• Detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with a proven track record of successfully completing projects.

• Experience in communicating effectively with senior management and cross-functional partners, addressing critical issues and action plans for resolution.

• Capacity to drive change as a subject matter expert in both small and large-scale process improvements and system implementations, with the ability to influence at all levels.

• Familiarity with Power BI, Oracle Demand Planning, and NetSuite is advantageous.

• Prior experience in the personal care and beauty products industry is a plus.

• Ability to manage prolonged periods of sitting and screen time.

• Willingness to work typical PDT business hours with some flexibility.

• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including time off for volunteering.

• Access to learning and development resources to foster personal and professional growth.

• Wellness benefits such as meditation app memberships, product discounts, and complimentary samples of our exceptional products.

• Majority of roles are fully remote.

• Dog-friendly office environment.

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits.

• Flexible spending account options.

• Employee assistance program.

• Fitness incentives.

• Product samples and discounts.

• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus plan for this position.