Demand Planning Manager

The Hain Celestial Group

2h•$96,000 - $122,000•Remote

About The Position

The Manager, Demand Planning is responsible for leading demand planning activities across Hain Celestial North America and serving as a key contributor to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Demand Review processes. Reporting to the IBP Lead, this role owns the development, governance, and continuous improvement of the demand planning process and ensures commercial inputs are translated into an accurate, unbiased, and executable demand plan that supports service, inventory, and financial objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning within a CPG environment
Demonstrated experience operating within an S&OP or IBP framework
Advanced understanding of demand planning fundamentals and IBP processes
Strong knowledge of demand planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy and bias
Highly analytical with strong problem-solving and scenario modeling skills
Effective communicator able to influence cross-functional partners and support decision-making
Skilled at presenting complex data, assumptions, and trade-offs
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI/forecasting tools
Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment with shared accountability

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience with advanced demand planning or IBP tools (e.g., SAP, APO, SAS, Kinaxis)
APICS or related supply chain certification

Responsibilities

Lead and govern the end-to-end demand planning process across assigned brands, categories, and customers
Develop and maintain a 24+ month rolling aggregate Demand Plan and a minimum 13-week rolling SKU-level Demand Plan
Own preparation, quality, and delivery of all demand inputs into the monthly Demand Review process
Consolidate and validate commercial assumptions, risks, opportunities, and trade-offs prior to Demand Review
Create, maintain, and continuously improve statistical forecasting models, including promotional and event-based adjustments
Identify and eliminate forecast bias; drive measurable improvements in demand plan accuracy
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and Supply Planning to align and validate demand assumptions
Own demand-related scenario planning and “what-if” analysis to support Demand Review and IBP decision-making
Analyze shipment performance, forecast accuracy, and variances; proactively escalate risks and recommendations to the IBP Lead
Own demand planning systems, master data, and forecasting parameters
Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting used to support Demand Review, IBP forums, and executive discussions
Provide functional guidance and coaching to Demand Planners, as applicable
Support the ongoing evolution and maturity of IBP processes and governance