Manager, Demand Planning

Harry's•New York, NY

23d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a high-performing analytical and collaborative person to join our Demand Planning team. This person will be responsible for forecasting products within our North America Retail business. They will work in close collaboration with the broader Retail, Brand, Analytics, Operations, and Finance teams and have frequent interaction with multiple company departments. This is also an opportunity that affords significant exposure to and impact on senior-level operations, finance and strategy for a high-growth consumer brand. The role is based in our New York office.

Requirements

4-6 years of experience in Demand Planning, Sales Planning, Supply Chain, or other Business Operations function
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
Rigorously detail-oriented and produces exceptional deliverables
Excellent ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive cross-functional consensus and results in the day-to-day business
Strong work ethic; ability to independently own and drive projects
Motivated to learn; asks insightful questions and fully embraces working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Sense of humor

Nice To Haves

Experience using demand planning and ERP software strongly preferred (Blue Yonder)
Experience with S&OP or IBP strongly preferred
Ability to manipulate data and insights to make recommendations

Responsibilities

Own the monthly global demand planning process for Harry’s North American Retail Channels
Be the expert on drivers behind the retail business by running monthly cross-functional meetings to gather input from stakeholders across the company
Understand macro category dynamics across North America Retail and use this knowledge to inform forecasts for our brands
Produce accurate demand forecasts by maintaining statistical forecasts and incorporating new data within Blue Yonder
Collaborate with Supply Chain, FP&A and Commercial teams to determine the downstream implications of published demand forecasts
Develop root cause analysis and forward actions for demand forecasting issues by SKU, category, channel and customer
Own a total Brand performance perspective that incorporates multiple channel views into one, cohesive Brand story
Serve as a Demand Planning expert and leader within our Supply Chain team
Manage projects that improve the accuracy and efficiency of our forecasting efforts:
Develop content for the demand reviews and executive S&OP meeting to summarize the building blocks and key assumptions behind the forecast along with insights and recommendations
Measure and report key accuracy metrics to continuously improve the forecasting process with the goal of maintaining an efficient and optimized supply chain process
Become an expert in Demand Planning both internally and externally and active participant in knowledge sharing and training sessions with the team and the broader org
Develop and continuously iterate on the SOP for a Demand Planner at Harry’s
Work cross-functionally with different levels of the organization:
Work with strategy, sales and other functions to provide forecasts for new channel launches.
Collaborate with the Marketing, Product and R&D teams to develop forecasts for new product launches
Work closely with the cross-functional team on the annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting processes to provide visibility on revenue and growth
Drive process change to monthly reforecasting cycles and implement strategies to simplify forecast updates
Work with the FP&A, Strategy and Operations teams on revenue and margin gap improvement initiatives
Have significant exposure to the Harry’s senior leadership and act as a thought partner on special projects and key business decisions

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401k match
Equity in Mammoth Brands
Flexible time off and working hours
Wellness and L&D stipends
4 weeks sabbatical after 5 years, 6 weeks after 10 years, and 8 weeks after 15 years
20 fully paid weeks off for parents who give birth, or 16 fully paid weeks off for all other paths to parenthood
Fun IRL and virtual events including happy hours, team building events, and parties on our rooftop
Free products from all of our brands
The Mammoth Brands working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Our beautiful 70,000 square foot SoHo office is decked out with bagels on Wednesdays and lunch on Thursdays, and fully stocked kitchens with snacks, coffee, and drinks everyday. Can’t forget the free products and the opportunity to have some meetings without Zoom!