Sr. Manager, Demand Planning and Process Owner

The Sr. Manager, Demand Planning, is responsible for maintaining a rolling forecast by SKU for the assigned Accounts owning the demand plan. They will also act as owner and subject matter expert for Blue Ridge Demand Planning and Forecasting. The role reports to the VP, Integrated Business, Planning. • Act as subject matter expert for demand planning processes in Blue Ridge Demand Planning, including standard work, documentation and enhancements. • Scope, design and implement updates to Blue Ridge Demand Planning design as business and supply chain footprint evolve. • Partner with Account Leads within each Sales Channel to understand product demands (promotions, marketing events, historical sales, door changes, etc.). • Provide trends, forecast misses and other intelligence to help inform Account Leads within each Sales Channel during Monthly Demand Review. • Support new product launches and account initiatives by analyzing budget/sales inputs and providing Demand Planning recommendation. • Support Supply Planning and Distribution with forecasts to drive production, distribution requirements and capacity analysis. Essential Job Functions • Review and maintain integrity of Blue Ridge Demand Planning module and present business case for future enhancements. • Own the demand plan for the assigned Account/Sales Channel • Conduct monthly Demand Review with assigned Accounts/Sales Channel, gaining a deep and thorough understanding of new product launches, discontinuations, door openings/expansions/closures and other leading indicators in preparing the forecast. • Maintain SKU, product and category performance metrics, identifying and applying trend impact to the Sales Channel/Account forecast. Identify lagging indicators, exception items, and track assumptions underlying forecast to deliver a Demand Planning forward forecast recommendation for Monthly Demand Review with assigned Accounts/Sales Channel. • Prepare data as required within monthly S&OP cycle. • Support and Lead each Demand Planning with ability to tactically execute at all levels of tasks • With inputs from Demand Planning, Managers and ownership of identified Accounts within each Channel, maintain top line knowledge of each Channel and total company. Requirements • Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management or similar field. • 5+ years Demand Planning in high SKU CPG environment. Cosmetic industry helpful. • 2+ years working in S&OP activities. • 2+ years demand planning system (Blue Ridge, Logility, JDA, etc.) required. • 2+ ERP experience required. • Excel experience. • Experience and understanding of drivers that impact demand/supply. • Experience with inventory principles (safety/cycle stock, retail replenishment, inventory turns, weeks of coverage etc.). • Communication skills that demonstrate the ability to work with others collaboratively. • Some experience with analytical, presentation, and writing skills. • Proven leadership skills in a highly collaborative environment Physical demands • Sitting, Typing, Frequent Standing and Walking, Occasional lifting (less than 25 lbs) Anastasia Beverly Hills offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. The starting base salary range for this position in the selected city is $125,000.00-$135,000.00 yearly. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographical location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role is bonus eligible. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job