Demand Planning and Fulfillment Manager

Demand Planning and Fulfillment Manager at DICKEY-john

This position is responsible for managing, creating, and maintaining the product forecast for DICKEY-john, CE, and Quest products to provide an accurate and reliable picture of demand for sales planning, financial forecasting, and operational supply chain planning & manufacturing. It also manages the work and review of Order Management in Auburn in close cooperation with the UK and provides data, analysis, and reporting to support sales, operations, and finance.

• Collaborate with Sales (RSMs), Marketing (Product Managers), and Operations for all DICKEY-john, CE and Quest value streams to build product forecasts, demand plans, and identify and resolve discrepancies between sales forecasts and demand forecasts.
• Collect value stream marketing data and incorporate it into forecasting models to generate sales and demand forecasts.
• Lead development and execution of communication and performance enhancements to demand forecasting processes and systems.
• Measure variances between forecast and actual demand, analyze cause and effect, recommend corrective action, and publish results.
• Maintain forecast system (APO) viability while refining the forecast model parameters to constantly seek forecast accuracy improvement.
• Maintain close working relationships with appropriate major customer commodity purchasing manager.
• Provide data and analysis for other departments as appropriate.
• Provide technical and process expertise, guidance, and support to team members.
• Manage activities of the Demand Manager.
• Manage activities of Auburn Order Management personnel.
• Prioritize high demand product build and ship sequence as needed.
• Support annual changes to product pricing models and distributor price lists, including analysis of change impacts.
• Publish weekly dashboard updating financial impacts of changes to sales and demand forecasts.
• Coordinate publication of monthly, weekly, and daily sales reporting requirements.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree; field of study is open. Relevant experience preferred.

Experience

• Mid to high volume manufactured product environment.
• A minimum of five years combined experience in production, sales planning, supply chain, and purchasing.

Work is typically performed in a standard office setting working at a desk or on a level surface. Air quality and noise levels are within normal limits. Eye protection is usually not required. Under normal conditions, exposure to excessive noise, dust, humidity, and fumes is rare. The individual may be required to work more hours than normally expected during a regular workweek depending on workload and deadline requirements.

This position occasionally requires long hours and weekend work.

Minimal travel is expected for this position.

We offer a competitive benefits program to protect employees and their families, foster a healthy work‑life balance, and encourage development and growth. Examples include complimentary beverages, access to a large cafeteria, flexible work arrangements, 8 paid holidays, bereavement leave, maternity/paternity leave, paid time off, paid floating holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Competitive market salary from $90,000 - $105,000 per year depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities may be available at the discretion of the Company. Benefits include:

• Health Insurance:
  Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off Program:
  Paid time off, paid holidays, and paid floating holidays.
• Other Benefits:
  Life insurance, employee assistance program (EAP), and professional development opportunities.

* Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time.

Legal authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States required.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Nearest Major Market:
Springfield

Supply Chain Manager, Supply Chain, Demand Planner, Marketing Manager, Outside Sales, Operations, Marketing, Sales