Senior Demand Planning Manager

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

📋 Description

• Lead a worldwide team of Category Demand Planners

• Oversee aggregated, category-level global demand planning for revenue-generating units

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

• Maintain a rolling demand forecast for the next 18 months

• Incorporate category insights and item-level trends into S&OP meetings

• Facilitate monthly demand reviews and the demand phase of the integrated S&OP process

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply to develop the consensus demand plan

• Represent demand planning at both consensus and executive S&OP levels

• Conduct an in-month global pacing analysis to identify revenue risks and opportunities

• Provide in-season evaluations of promotions, events, and product launches

• Define and manage forecast KPIs while driving continuous improvement

• Lead Quarterly Category Hindsight reviews, Product Lifecycle Management, and assortment optimization

• Direct product ranking and core-SKU identification to support inventory strategy

• Consolidate and approve market forecasts for new product launches

• Act as the demand planning lead for the Oracle Planning Central implementation

• Ensure that planning tools utilize the demand plan and operational data to inform supply planning

• Recruit, manage, and develop the Global Category Demand Planning team

⛳️ Requirements

• Fully remote position within the US; preference for West Coast for time-zone alignment

• Typical PDT business hours, with flexibility required to accommodate global time zones

• Capability to endure extended periods of sitting and screen usage

• Strong analytical skills across diverse systems and markets

• Excellent cross-functional communication and influencing abilities

• Proven leadership and team development skills

• Extensive understanding of S&OP/IBP process design

• Competence in crafting structured forecasting standards and work instructions

• 8+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, merchandise planning, or S&OP/IBP within a multi-channel, multi-market consumer goods or beauty sector

• 4+ years of direct management or formal team leadership experience

• Experience in establishing or leading a formal S&OP/IBP process across various regions or markets

• Advanced Excel proficiency, particularly with large datasets

• Experience in leading planning system implementations or significant process redesigns

• Familiarity with Power BI and NetSuite

• Bachelor’s degree required

• APICS CPIM or CSCP certification is a plus

• Previous experience in personal care, beauty, or comparable multinational CPG is advantageous

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including time for volunteering

• Access to learning and development resources

• Wellness benefits, including memberships to meditation apps

• Discounts on products and free samples

• Fully remote work setup

• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and retirement benefits

• Flexible spending account

• Employee assistance program

• Fitness perks

• Travel requirements of up to 10%

• Eligibility for a discretionary bonus plan