Demand Planning Manager

Job Description Title: Demand Planning Manager

Location: West Hollywood, CA

Company Description:

We are currently working with a personal care company that is moving beyond start-up and continuing to experience rocket-like growth. As a result of the success and growth they’re experiencing, they are looking for a Demand Planning Manager to take their planning and new product development forecasting processes to the next level.

If you have Demand Planning experience and enjoy the challenge of working in a start-up environment, then we’d love to hear from you ASAP.

Position Description:

• Develop and maintain a rolling forecast and drive the forecasting process fornewproductintroductions.
• Protect the financial performance of the strategic business unit by identifying potential supply chain issues.
• Lead monthly demand consensus process and forecast review meetings with executives.
• Participate in the financial budgeting process.
• Advise sales and marketing of variances between existing forecasts, plans and actuals.

Background Required:

• Highly energetic individual with at least 5 years finished goods forecasting / demand planning experience.
• Heavy experience forecasting new product introductions or products with little to no sales history.
• Experience with Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries.
• Has experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Effective use of Tier-1 forecasting applications (i.e. SAP APO, JDA, Manugistics, Demantra, i2, Logility, etc.) and MS Excel.
• Proven track record of success in similar role.

Miscellaneous:

• Compensation $100K - $125K + bonus.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental and 401(k).
• Onsite 5 days / week.