Manager, Demand Planning

SBM Life Science, located in Cary, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced professional to lead Demand Planning as a Manager, Demand Planning, with a focus on Channel and Customer engagement for a hybrid role.As the Manager, Demand Planning, you will play a critical role in ensuring that our company meets its sales targets by effectively managing the demand planning process. You will be responsible for developing and implementing demand planning strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, and monitoring and reporting on key performance metrics, using both quantitative and qualitative methods. Your work will directly impact our ability to meet customer demands and drive revenue growth. Collaborating closely with retail partners, sales, marketing, and operations teams, you will drive improvements in forecast accuracy while facilitating S&OP consensus review meetings to promote collaborative forecast planning.What you will do:Lead conversations with our retail partners to drive forecast and replenishment decisions.Develop and lead formal CPFR programs with our largest accounts; facilitate sessions to foster a collaborative forecast planning environment.Become an expert on Forecast Pro while owning all forecasting activities and analysis to drive robust and continually improving operational forecasts.Monitor and report on key performance metrics, including forecast accuracy and inventory levels.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain management or related field.3-5 years of experience in collaborative demand planning or supply/production planning.Experience in consumer goods industry with Big Box and Mass Merchant Retailers.Proven experience with using advanced forecasting tools and statistical methodology; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.Skills:In this role, you will utilize your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop and implement demand planning strategies. You will also need excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. You'll work independently to manage multiple projects and initiatives to meet established timelines, so being a self-starter is a must. Proficiency in demand planning software and tools is required, as is the ability to monitor and report on key performance metrics. Experience in the consumer goods industry and with ERP systems is important to be successful in this role.About the Company:SBM Life Science is based in Cary, North Carolina. Our products connect people to nature with lawn and garden care. Our BioAdvanced and Natria products help consumers cultivate, nurture, and beautify their garden and outdoor living spaces. If you connect with our values of Passion - Authenticity - Responsibility - Boldness, and your skills match our description, be sure to apply for this role. We're a small team who enjoys collaboration, our hybrid work schedule, and continuous improvement.We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Lunch and Learns, fully vested 401k, Paid Time Off and 14 Paid Holidays, including the day after the Super Bowl.

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