Assistant Demand Planning Manager/ Demand Planning Manager
Core
Improve forecast accuracy to ensure timely supply allocation to the right SKUs and channels, maintaining fresh product supply for patients and consumers.
Role type
Senior Demand Planning Manager
Builds
Monthly consensus demand forecasts and affiliate-level Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes
Domain
Consumer Health / Supply Chain
Required skills
Strategic demand planning, S&OP process leadership, inventory optimization, NPI phase-in/out planning, ERP/WMS interfacing, cross-functional coordination, KPI establishment, change management, conflict resolution
Preferred skills
MBA or MS in relevant discipline, experience with >USD 100MM fast-moving physical goods, enterprise/cross-division business unit model experience
Technologies
ERP, WMS
Responsibilities
Lead consolidated demand review meetings to challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy; Coordinate product channel/customer allocation under supply constraints; Establish and measure key performance metrics for demand planning processes; Summarize situation and recommendations on demand, supply, and inventory for executive escalation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities