Senior Demand Planner

Operations (Logistics/Supply Chain/CC/COGS) San Ramon, California


Description

Senior Demand Planner

REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Demand Planning

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Senior Demand Planner owns the continuous improvement of our demand plans across a portfolio of products and offers in the US, Canada, Australia as well as wholesale channels. This role will be responsible for shaping the product demand plans by analyzing historical trends, statistical models and key demand inputs, including population, customer behavior and commercial activations to drive supply chain decision making and optimization strategies. The candidate will manage the detailed demand forecasting models within our planning system and collaborate with business, marketing and finance partners to understand assumptions and layer key drivers into the demand plan. In this role, you will have the opportunity to present to executive leadership through monthly S&OP meetings on financial risks and opportunities.

The ideal candidate combines strong analytical expertise with business acumen and leadership capabilities. This individual thrives in a collaborative environment but takes initiative and can work independently toward desired outcomes and KPIs.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and maintain statistical and value added demand forecasts across product portfolios. Analyze historical sales trends, seasonality, promotions, and marketing drivers to improve forecast accuracy and bias.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners to understand business strategies and demand drivers in commercial activities.  Translate the qualitative and quantitative inputs into a strategic demand forecast.
  • Perform sensitivity analyses and develop scenario plans to quantify opportunities and risk to liability and service levels. Communicate key takeaways and actions to cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Lead forecast review cycles and drive alignment across cross-functional partners.
  • Present clear, actionable insights to leadership.
  • Drive continuous improvement in demand planning tools, systems and processes as the business evolves.

 

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, CHARACTERISTICS:

  • The ideal candidate will have a strong technical and analytical background, as well as business acumen. Strong collaboration and leadership qualities required.
  • 5-7+ years of Forecasting and/or Supply Chain Planning experience with strong understanding of end-to-end supply chain; Experience in beauty, CPG or regulated industries a plus.
  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably with a focus on Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance or related field.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive alignment.
  • Experience with SAP ECC or other Supply Chain ERP System.
  • Experience with John Galt Atlas demand planning system preferred
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required. SQL, Tableau, Power BI experience is a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced, rapid growth and evolving business environment

Salary Range: $83,200-135,000  

   

The pay range represents the low and high end of the salary range we reasonably expect to pay for this position at the time of posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to,  geographic location, experience, education, skills, qualifications, performance, and business or organizational needs. The range listed is just one component of Rodan + Fields’ total compensation package for employees.