Director of Demand Planning
Core
Lead demand forecasting, strengthen Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP), and expand planning tools to support supply chain execution.
Role type
Director of Demand Planning
Builds
Demand forecasting models, S&OP cadence, and supply chain planning tools (labor, transportation, corrugated material, space planning)
Domain
E-commerce / Grocery / Subscription Commerce
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Demand forecasting, S&OP process design, Anaplan modeling, cross-functional leadership, quantitative analysis, stakeholder alignment
Preferred skills
Experience in complex businesses with recurring demand and seasonality, builder mentality
Technologies
Anaplan
Responsibilities
Own the demand forecasting process incorporating historical performance, seasonality, and promotions; Track forecast accuracy and bias to refine models; Build and lead a cross-functional S&OP cadence; Enhance demand forecast models and develop supply chain planning tools; Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to gather inputs and align on shared plans; Translate forecast changes into implications for purchasing, staffing, and capacity; Coach team members and strengthen analytical capabilities.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with team leadership
