Demand and Supply Planning Manager

• Job Type : Permanent contract | Full-time
• City : Irvine, CA
• Working place (Linked In) : #LI-Hybrid
• Minimum annual compensation : 120000
• Maximum annual compensation : 120000

As a global reference in small domestic and professional equipment, we make a real impact through our 45 iconic brands – Tefal, Seb, Rowenta, Moulinex, Krups, and many more – present in over 150 countries. Every second, 13 products are sold, manufactured in our 50 industrial and logistic sites.

Our success relies on the diversity of talents, the richness of individual journeys, and an inclusive and respectful work environment. We are firmly committed to fighting all forms of discrimination. If you have a disability, we are here to listen and adapt your recruitment journey.

SEB Professional is a subsidiary of Groupe SEB. At SEB Professional North America, we are a leader in the professional coffee machine industry, offering three equipment lines:
Schaerer, WMF, and Curtis. Our innovative coffee machines are trusted worldwide and can be found in a variety of settings, including hotels, restaurants, coffee shops, and convenience stores. Join us in delivering exceptional coffee experiences worldwide.

As the Demand and Supply Planning Manager, you will oversee the integrated planning process to ensure alignment between demand forecasts and supply chain capabilities. You will lead a team responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, optimizing inventory levels, and coordinating with production to meet customer demands efficiently while minimizing costs and risks. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and strategic suppliers will be essential to drive operational excellence and enhance overall supply chain performance.

$90,000 - $120,000 annual salary, plus annual bonus.

Lead and mentor a team of 2 demand & supply planners, providing guidance, coaching, and support to achieve departmental goals and objectives collaborative and high-performance work culture.

Oversee and contribute to the generation of demand forecasts using statistical models, historical data, input from sales, product development and other relevant stakeholders. Ensure accuracy and to support production planning and inventory management decisions.

Develop and implement demand & supply planning strategies aligned with business objectives, sales targets, and product lifecycle stages. Identify opportunities to optimize inventory levels, reduce stockouts, decrease logistic cost and improve service levels.

Coordinate with production, customer solutions, and logistics teams to develop supply plans that align with customer priorities, demand forecasts, production capacities, and inventory targets. Monitor production schedules, lead times, and supplier performance to ensure timely availability of spare parts and finished goods.

Manage escalations concerning stock availability and provide insights about impact of supply constraints to the rest of the organization.

Develop inventory replenishment strategies, safety stock policies, and order parameters to balance inventory levels with demand variability and minimize costs while maintaining service level commitments. Implement inventory optimization techniques and system enhancements to improve inventory turns and reduce SLOBs.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor demand and supply planning performance, inventory levels, SLOBs, service levels, inbound freight cost and other relevant metrics. Analyze performance data to identify trends, root causes, and opportunities for improvement.

In collaboration with SEB Professional Global, factories, key suppliers and other departments of SEB Professional North America continuously evaluate and enhance demand and supply planning processes, methodologies, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and agility. Implement best practices and leverage technology solutions to streamline workflows and automate…