Sr. Manager Demand Planning & Allocation - Cat Consumables
Core
Develop merchandise inventory and demand planning strategies to achieve sales, margin, and inventory turnover goals for the Cat Consumables division.
Role type
Senior Manager, Demand Planning & Allocation
Builds
Accurate sales forecasts, inventory plans, and allocation decisions for pet consumable products
Domain
Retail / Pet Supplies / Demand Planning
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Inventory planning, Demand forecasting, Allocation optimization, KPI management, Team leadership, Strategic planning, Vendor relationship management, Data analysis
Preferred skills
Advanced Excel, SAP, Relex, JDA Enterprise Planning
Technologies
Excel, SAP, Relex, JDA Enterprise Planning
Responsibilities
Lead demand planning and allocation decisions for the division; Achieve sales, margin, and inventory turnover KPIs; Manage end-to-end planning processes including in-stock levels and promotional availability; Provide strategic leadership to the demand planning team; Lead seasonal, annual, and long-range inventory planning; Manage department and SKU-level planning for unique store assortments; Develop execution plans aligned with corporate strategy; Present divisional plans in strategic meetings; Optimize processes for accuracy, efficiency, and margin; Manage team development including recruiting and training.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership