Position Summary:
The Demand Planner is responsible for the development, implementation, and execution of a fully integrated demand planning/forecasting process covering a 12-to-18-month horizon with associated analytics, channel segmentation, and metrics. They will orchestrate and lead a monthly forecasting cadence which culminates in a Sales and Operating Process (S&OP). In addition, this person will collaborate closely with cross-functional areas of the organization (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance) to ensure forecasting alignment and that all sales, SKU, channel reporting needs are met.
The ideal candidate will have extensive CPG/Beauty experience.
Cécred creates a place to show up as you choose and gives the foundation to express your hair in all ways that make you feel good. Its products honor the love and connection of hair traditions while delivering what hair craves: rich conditioners and fortifying protein, patent-pending technology and fermentation, sensorial luxury, and exceptional performance for moisture, strength, and transformational hair health.
Responsibilities
- Develop a robust 12 to 18 month sales forecast including an analytical demand planning monthly review process.
- Interface with Sales and Marketing/Ecomm to develop global forecasts for new and existing retail, promotional, and sampling products.
- Interface closely with planning/buying teams at key accounts to ensure forecast accuracy and alignment.
- Work in collaboration with Operations/Supply Planning to ensure an executable supply plan is developed to meet forecast requirements and budget targets.
- Develop a monthly forecasting cadence with a milestone calendar for forecast submission and final forecast consensus meeting.
- Manage monthly forecast review meeting with Marketing/Ecomm, Sales, Finance and Operations, focused on reaching a monthly, actionable consensus-based forecast.
- Evolve the forecast review into a fully functioning S&OP discipline that consistently delivers high scorecard metrics.
- Develop and publish monthly forecasting metrics and use diagnostic measures to monitor and continuously improve forecast accuracy.
- Utilizing shipment and retailer POS data – evolve, implement, and distribute weekly, monthly, and annual reporting to satisfy Sales, Marketing, and Finance requirements. Reports to include, but not be limited to, POS sales, net sales, and gross sales (by SKU and by channel).
- Support the sales organization in analyzing past and current business trends, competitive actions, and mining future sales opportunities to drive business growth with key retail customers.
- Actively participate in the annual budget and LE process to ensure that forecast/demand by SKU/channel is captured, calendarized, reported, and approved.
- Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Operations to integrate the forecast/demand planning into MRP/ERP system to support accurate supply planning, inventory management, and financial reporting.
- Ensure that input parameters of the forecasting model are maintained to create optimal baseline demand.
- Drive new approaches to analyzing business results and trends and create ad hoc reporting for situational analysis, as needed.
Qualifications and requirements
- 7+ Years of demand forecasting, production planning and supply chain experience – in Beauty or CPG
- BA/BS in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management/Demand Planning, or equivalent
- Demand forecasting experience, including forecast construction, analysis, reporting, budgeting, and metrics
- Demonstrated experience of interaction with sales, marketing, operations, and finance as it relates to forecast preparation and analysis
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Advanced Excel experience required
- Ability to effectively present information and communicate with all levels of management and customers
- Team player who collaborates well and respects the opinions of others
- Ability to multi-task, welcome challenges, and present solutions in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving skills
- Strives to attain quality results on time, conveys a sense of urgency, drives issues to closure, and earns a reputation for reliability and dependability
Cécred is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to employees in accordance with applicable laws.
