Demand Planning Manager

About the Role: We have a current opening for a Demand Planning Manager and are actively reviewing applications. The Sr. Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for managing a team, validate demand plans, understand demand drivers and drainers, proactive collaboration across Sales Forecasting, Brand Marketing, Trade Marketing, Supply Planning and Finance, support strategy of exit / go to market, lead monthly S&OP process for assigned brands. The goal of this position is to continuously improve service levels while simultaneously reducing finished goods inventory through accurate forecasting. Key to this role will be anticipating and understanding the needs of different stakeholders across the company relative to forecasting, turning assumptions into actionable plans and providing insight into demand drivers to leadership. Hours : Typical Office Hours, Mon- Friday Hybrid Schedule: 3 days In Office, 2 Days Remote Main Responsibilities: • Manage a team of Demand Planners • Develop demand forecasts for designated products of $500M in value (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function. • Coordinate all demand activities involving two production facilities and three co-pack factories involving hundreds of SKUs • Lead monthly S&OP process for assigned brands including maintaining baseline / statistical forecasts, collecting Sales, trade marketing and brand Marketing forecast drivers and highlighting changes and drivers in the plan to key stakeholders. • Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. • Track Forecast KPI’s including bias, accuracy and forecast value add. Use these KPI’s to drive improvements. • Partner with Supply and Deployment Directors to conduct periodic reviews of results and where needed implement enhancements or corrective actions • Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales, trade marketing and marketing assumptions. • Interact with sales, marketing, trade marketing and finance to understand demand forecast drivers. • Utilize a collaborative consensus approach by working with sales, marketing, trade marketing and finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information are used for demand forecasts. • Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool. • Provide input to the Supply Planning and Deployment Planning organizations in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-in/ phase outs. • Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning and deployments. About You: • Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Operations Planning, Engineering or related fields • Demonstrated success in implementing KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives • 7-10 years’ experience with fast moving consumer goods or equivalent • 7-10 years’ experience in Demand Planning or forecasting role • Proficient Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) • Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. • Experience with SAP APO & ECC or similar applications • Experience with Forecasting tools as Blue Yonder or equivalent. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers. Our Benefits & Perks: Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits here . The base compensation range for this position is $122,854.00 - $163,806.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. About Ferrero: Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946 . Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com . DE&I at Ferrero: Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here . Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. Ferrero will accommodate the needs of applicants with disabilities throughout all stages of the selection process. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please advise the People & Organization (HR) Representative. Information relating to the need for accommodation and accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.