Director, Demand Planning

Texas L P•Marlborough, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Demand Planning, Beauty & Wellness is responsible for spearheading the development and execution of demand plans and top-line financial strategies. This position requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Supply Planning, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service, to effectively achieve sales and service objectives. You will comprehensively review of models for regions, channels, and customers, integrating business intelligence and forecasting information from various sources, such as sales, marketing, operations, product, and retailer replenishment. Emphasis is placed on improving forecast accuracy, especially for new product launches, while managing customer drops to prevent excess inventory creation. Accurate, timely, and visible version/transition item forecasts are a priority, and scrutiny is applied to promotional events before they are incorporated into the demand plan. The ultimate goal is to optimize the demand planning process and contribute to achieving fill rate and inventory turn targets within the Supply Chain.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in supply chain or finance
5+ years’ work experience in Demand Planning
Supervisory experience, particularly in leading and developing a Demand Planning team.
Familiarity with demand planning/sensing software and ERP systems.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Knowledge of S&OP or IBP processes
Ability to travel domestically 10% of the time
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Responsibilities

Lead the Demand Planning team for the Honeywell , PUR , Braun , Vicks , Hot Tools, Drybar , Curlsmith , and Revlon brands.
Collaborate with Supply Planning, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service teams to achieve sales and service objectives.
Provide clear direction, guidance, and support to team members.
Identify training needs and provide opportunities for skill development.
Mentor and coach team members to enhance their professional growth.
Act as a liaison between upper management and the team.
Craft, maintain, and communicate product-driven financial plans for Beauty & Wellness’s North America business based on historical data, market trends, and business intelligence.
Utilize forecasting tools and software to analyze data and generate accurate predictions.
Analyze sales trends, market data, and other relevant factors to identify patterns and opportunities for improvement.
Identify potential risks to demand planning and develop mitigation strategies.
Identify and implement process improvements in demand planning and inventory management.
Stay informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in demand planning.
Improve communication and relationships among demand planners, sales, marketing, operations, and finance which will allow effective knowledge sharing and an optimal consensus forecast.