We are looking for a Demand Planning Manager to join our dynamic, fast-paced team in San Francisco. In this role, you will be responsible for aggregated bottoms up, global demand, by sku/location, as well as management of an array of supplemental demand elements over a multi-year horizon. A passion for data and problem solving is required as you identify trends and synthesize demand signals to develop an accurate Demand Plan.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and track Retail Selling Baseline and Bottoms up demand forecast by sku, month, DC location
Manage and apply rationalized Demand Plan factors for seasonality, promotions, expansions, new markets, while capturing overall brand strategy and performance considerations
Present actionable demand plan insights by leveraging weekly/monthly data resources and analysis to share emerging Retail trends, performance guidance and overall business perspective
Identify emerging trends, risks and outliers to refine and protect the replenishment demand horizon to achieve service level targets
Validate and incorporate Merchandise Planning partner updates for New Distribution and Retailer Activities
Drive Post-Launch replenishment demand plan analysis and facilitate replenishment horizon updates
Clearly articulate business demand drivers, identify opportunities and risks, and proactively collaborate with Supply Planning partners to support inventory strategies
Ensure constant and accurate system demands while facilitating ongoing, progressive demand updates
Troubleshoot demand plan gaps, out of stocks and fill rate exceptions to resolve with Supply Chain Team partners
Manage Master Calendar activities to track and capture New Product Launches, Marketing Initiatives, Lifecycle and Cross functional milestones
Oversee Data Maintenance activities and manage product attributes in Planning Tools, including program Lifecycle, Launch Dates, Item Classification and dependent data drivers
Manage Phase-out Program demand plan to align with Brand strategies
Facilitate Obsolescence and Optimization activities and cross functional collaboration
Contribute to other Operations and Supply Chain initiatives as required
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience required
Experience with ERP/MRP Systems (Oracle, SAP, AX Dynamics)
High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
5-7 years Supply Chain Operations experience (Demand Planning, Supply/Inventory Planning, Supply Chain Strategy and Design, Logistics)
Developed analytical, strategic-thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles
Ability to process, analyze and distill large amounts of data and outlier identification
Possess Intellectual curiosity and initiative, and willingness to accept new responsibilities
Analytical approach while being process and efficiency oriented, and mindful of cross functional outcomes