Senior Manager, Demand Planning

Company: SharkNinja Operating LLC
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

OVERVIEW:
SharkNinja, a multi-billion-dollar consumer products company, is seeking a Sr. Manager, Demand Planning for its NA business. - Based in Needham, or - Atlanta, or Minneapolis, the Sr Manager Demand Planning is responsible for delivering a highly reliable forecast and driving speed to insights in order to deliver the best service to our customers at the lowest cost. - This role is also responsible for identifying opportunities for process and tool improvement; this role may be responsible for leading continuous improvement initiatives.
Here are some of the EXCITING things you'll get to do:

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• Drive business results by managing statistical modeling to project future demand and integration of market intelligence. Identify anomalies in forecasting model and make recommendation to improve forecast quality.
  
• Partner with Commercial Sales and Finance to deliver a highly reliable monthly forecast. Interpret business drivers that affect forecast/supply chain performance and communicates the impact. Serves as subject Matter expert for monthly consensus meetings.
  
• Be part of the transformation by partnering with leadership to develop and lead implementation of supply chain planning process to future improve the supply chain and drive enhanced planning maturity. Develop a culture of accountability around maintaining key supply chain inputs that reflect actual performance as it exists in the current state.
  
• Develop talent by building a structure and hard-working team that delivers exceptional service by short-and long-term horizon planning subject area, proactive reporting and clear systems and processes to drive accountability.
  
  ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS:
  The ideal candidate will have opportunity to lead the demand planning team in organizations known for highly reliable forecasts and best-in-class supply chains. This Senior Manager Demand Planning must be a proactive, action-oriented individual with the ability to quickly solve problems. This individual must have a burning desire to "Positively Impact People's Lives".
  Ideally, this Demand Planner will bring:
  
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  • (5-10) years demand planning or supply chain experience.
    
  • Strategic leader and critical thinker who makes analytical and data-driven decisions informed by leveraging multiple sources of internal and external consumer, competitor, market, product, and financial data.
    
  • Successful track record of developing reliable forecasts that incorporate baseline modeling, event lift, pricing elasticity, new product launches, retailer insights, and competitive activities.
    
  • Experience with JDA/RedPrairie or demand planning system is required.
    
  • Strong analytical skills and proven experience in using data (KPIs) in a measurable way to achieve targeted results that are relevant to the organization.
    
  • Experience with demand modeling, demand shaping, and allocation.
    
  • Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, attention to accuracy & ability to reconcile various data elements.
    
  • Strong business and financial acumen with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach to risk management.
    
  • Demonstrated capability of partnering with and influencing across functions, including Commercial Sales, Category Management, and Finance.
    
  • Operate with a strong work ethic and an unrelenting resolve to follow through and meet commitments.
    
  • A demonstrated willingness to learn, roll-up their sleeves and set an example for the team as a "doer."
    
  • Unpretentious confidence. Communicate transparently - listen actively and speak respectfully.
    
  • An entrepreneurial spirit and comfort working in a dynamic, fun, fast-paced environment.
    
  • Experience in consumer products industry is a plus.
    
  • Experience with both B2B and D2C a plus.
    

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