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Demand Planning Lead
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Job Description
About the role:
As the Demand Planning Lead, you will be responsible for managing the demand forecast and collaborating with the US commercial franchise, commercial planning, and finance, to ensure the proper demand signal is being submitted in Takeda's Integrated Business Planning system IBP, to our manufacturing Operating Units (OpU's) for products in scope. You will report into the Head of US Supply Chain Coordination.
How you will contribute:
- Manage a framework of key performance indicators that maximizes customer service level (CSL), meet target inventory levels, improves forecast accuracy (FA), and minimize product discards in the US
- Maintain demand forecast segmentation for all products in scope and align on high-touch (e.g. high variability, new launch, loss-of-exclusivity, critical low inventory coverage, etc.) vs low-touch brands for optimal resource allocation and automation
- Prepare and analyze actuals and forecast to decide on profiles for statistical demand forecast with the objective to drive automatization
- Update the statistical forecast according to agreed timelines for submission
- Collaborate on maintaining Master Data in relevant systems (e.g. SAP, IBP) and according to procedures
- Perform Exception-based review of updated forecast - statistical or manual forecast - with Commercial counterpart in Handshake Meeting and agree where local market intelligence is required
- Contrast with commercial analytics demand projections and financial revenue plans, for the brands in scope with the objective to identify risk and opportunities
- In case relevant: Manage country product allocation and quota's according to plans in collaboration with Global teams
- Collaborate with Country S&OP leads within own team and share outcomes from Demand Reviews to all relevant stakeholders
- BS/BA in business or relevant field (including supply chain degree)
- 5+ years of demand and supply planning experience (preferably in the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industry) with 3 years in a business analytics role
- Fundamental knowledge of supply chain
- MBA or other advanced degrees with a quantitative background preferred
- APICS Certification preferred
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
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Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/or long-termincentives. U.S.based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S.based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations Boston, MA
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Demand Planning Lead
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Job Description
About the role:
As the Demand Planning Lead, you will be responsible for managing the demand forecast and collaborating with the US commercial franchise, commercial planning, and finance, to ensure the proper demand signal is being submitted in Takeda's Integrated Business Planning system IBP, to our manufacturing Operating Units (OpU's) for products in scope. You will report into the Head of US Supply Chain Coordination.
How you will contribute:
* Manage a framework of key performance indicators that maximizes customer service level (CSL), meet target inventory levels, improves forecast accuracy (FA), and minimize product discards in the US
* Maintain demand forecast segmentation for all products in scope and align on high-touch (e.g. high variability, new launch, loss-of-exclusivity, critical low inventory coverage, etc.) vs low-touch brands for optimal resource allocation and automation
* Prepare and analyze actuals and forecast to decide on profiles for statistical demand forecast with the objective to drive automatization
* Update the statistical forecast according to agreed timelines for submission
* Collaborate on maintaining Master Data in relevant systems (e.g. SAP, IBP) and according to procedures
* Perform Exception-based review of updated forecast - statistical or manual forecast - with Commercial counterpart in Handshake Meeting and agree where local market intelligence is required
* Contrast with commercial analytics demand projections and financial revenue plans, for the brands in scope with the objective to identify risk and opportunities
* In case relevant: Manage country product allocation and quota's according to plans in collaboration with Global teams
* Collaborate with Country S&OP leads within own team and share outcomes from Demand Reviews to all relevant stakeholders
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
* BS/BA in business or relevant field (including supply chain degree)
* 5+ years of demand and supply planning experience (preferably in the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industry) with 3 years in a business analytics role
* Fundamental knowledge of supply chain
* MBA or other advanced degrees with a quantitative background preferred
* APICS Certification preferred
More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
#LI-Hybrid
Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
For Location:
Boston, MA
U.S. Base Salary Range:
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
EEO Statement
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law.
Locations
Boston, MA
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Job Exempt
Yes
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Demand Planning Lead
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**Job Description**
About the role:
As the Demand Planning Lead, you will be responsible for managing the demand forecast and collaborating with the US commercial franchise, commercial planning, and finance, to ensure the proper demand signal is being submitted in Takeda's Integrated Business Planning system IBP, to our manufacturing Operating Units (OpU's) for products in scope. You will report into the Head of US Supply Chain Coordination.
**How you will contribute:**
+ Manage a framework of key performance indicators that maximizes customer service level (CSL), meet target inventory levels, improves forecast accuracy (FA), and minimize product discards in the US
+ Maintain demand forecast segmentation for all products in scope and align on high-touch (e.g. high variability, new launch, loss-of-exclusivity, critical low inventory coverage, etc.) vs low-touch brands for optimal resource allocation and automation
+ Prepare and analyze actuals and forecast to decide on profiles for statistical demand forecast with the objective to drive automatization
+ Update the statistical forecast according to agreed timelines for submission
+ Collaborate on maintaining Master Data in relevant systems (e.g. SAP, IBP) and according to procedures
+ Perform Exception-based review of updated forecast - statistical or manual forecast - with Commercial counterpart in Handshake Meeting and agree where local market intelligence is required
+ Contrast with commercial analytics demand projections and financial revenue plans, for the brands in scope with the objective to identify risk and opportunities
+ In case relevant: Manage country product allocation and quota's according to plans in collaboration with Global teams
+ Collaborate with Country S&OP leads within own team and share outcomes from Demand Reviews to all relevant stakeholders
**Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:**
+ BS/BA in business or relevant field (including supply chain degree)
+ 5+ years of demand and supply planning experience (preferably in the biotechnology/ pharmaceutical industry) with 3 years in a business analytics role
+ Fundamental knowledge of supply chain
+ MBA or other advanced degrees with a quantitative background preferred
+ APICS Certification preferred
**More about us:**
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.
This position is currently classified as "hybrid" in accordance with Takeda's Hybrid and Remote Work policy.
#LI-Hybrid
**Takeda Compensation and Benefits Summary**
We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. We are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices.
**For Location:**
Boston, MA
**U.S. Base Salary Range:**
$137,000.00 - $215,270.00
The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job. The actual base salary offered will be in accordance with state or local minimum wage requirements for the job location.
U.S. based employees may be eligible for short-term and/ or long-term incentives. U.S. based employees may be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, a tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time off, company holidays, and well-being benefits, among others. U.S. based employees are also eligible to receive, per calendar year, up to 80 hours of sick time, and new hires are eligible to accrue up to 120 hours of paid vacation.
**EEO Statement**
_Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, status as a Vietnam era veteran, special disabled veteran, or other protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws, and any other characteristic protected by law._
**Locations**
Boston, MA
**Worker Type**
Employee
**Worker Sub-Type**
Regular
**Time Type**
Full time
**Job Exempt**
Yes
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Director, Demand Planning
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About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
About Rivian
Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.
As a company, we constantly challenge whats possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
Role Summary
Rivian is seeking a Director, Demand Planning, to lead Rivian in developing world-class practices for forecasting demand, planning production and managing inventory. In this role, you will lead and develop a team, define new processes, and implement technology to enable our growth as a leader in the electric vehicle space.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of consensus demand forecasts across Rivians product lines, leveraging statistical models, market insights, and business planning
- Lead the development and implementation of new processes to ensure tight alignment between on-the-ground inventory and demand across Rivians fulfillment network
- Partner with S&OP and IT teams to drive strategic projects for end-to-end demand planning capabilities and technologies, including the use of AI and ML to automate and inform commercial planning
- Act as a primary decision-maker and escalation point for demand/supply issues, ensuring timely resolution in partnership with other S&OP stakeholders
- Manage and develop a high-performing team of demand and inventory planners
- Provent track record of successfully leading end-to-end planning processes, including demand planning, sales and operations planning and inventory allocation
- Experience driving complex decision-making processes, including navigating conflicting viewpoints and proactively driving to consensus among senior leadership
- Exceptional analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear, concise, and actionable insights for executive audiences
- Deep understanding of consumer demand dynamics, including pricing and incentives strategy, particularly in the automotive or other durable goods industries
- Expertise in inventory and fulfillment strategy, including experience optimizing inventory levels and allocation in a network distribution model
- Strong team leadership and people development skills
- 8-10 years experience in demand planning, sales operations, supply chain planning, or management consulting
- Experience with advanced planning systems (e.g., JDA/Blue Yonder, o9, Kinaxis, SAP APO/IBP) preferred
- MBA with specialization in supply chain management, operations management, and/or data science preferred
Salary Rate for Irvine, CA Based Applicants: $149,000-230,000 per year (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Full Time Employee coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Part-Time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital/domestic partner status, age, military/veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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#J-18808-LjbffrDirector, Demand Planning
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At Oura, our mission is to empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. We believe that starts from within — by creating a culture where our team feels supported, included, and inspired to do their best work. Our values guide how we show up for each other and our community every day. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Demand Planning to join Oura's Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight to the Demand Planning team, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and seamless execution of demand planning processes across our global operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand forecasting and supply chain management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to lead and develop talent. The Director, Demand Planning will be critical in shaping and optimizing our demand planning capabilities as we build out our global operations, partnering closely with Finance, GTM, Product, and Supply Chain teams to translate market insights and product vision into actionable demand forecasts that drive our business growth. This is a hybrid role based out of our San Francisco office with the expectation to be onsite 2 - 3 days per week. What You will do: Leadership and Team Management Lead and manage a team of demand planners across multiple channels and geographic markets Develop and mentor direct reports through coaching, performance management, and career development planning Establish team goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with organizational objectives Foster a culture of continuous improvement and analytical excellence within the demand planning organization Lead cross-functional collaboration with GTM teams, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Supply Chain teams Present demand planning insights and recommendations to executive leadership Collaboration and Strategic Development Lead cross-functional content creation for S&OP meetings with executive stakeholders, driving consensus on demand forecasts and inventory strategies across multiple product lines and geographic markets Facilitate monthly S&OP discussions, presenting demand scenarios and business risks to C-level executives, resulting in improved forecast accuracy and strategic decision-making Spearhead benchmarking initiatives for new country and retailer launches to establish baseline forecasts and go-to-market strategies Partner with marketing teams on promotional planning and new product launch forecasting Work with GTM teams to develop and enhance demand planning inputs Work with product management and GTM teams on lifecycle planning and phase-in/phase-out strategies I nventory Optimization Monitor and adjust Sell Thru/Sell In forecasts to optimize channel inventories. Interface with the overall supply chain and GTM teams to resolve or highlight supply/demand related business risks & opportunities. Monitor, adjust and allocate supplies to improve Delivery and Channel Inventory Metrics. Develop and enhance allocation process, in collaboration with GTM teams. Channel Level Reporting Develop and improve forecast reports and executive dashboards Build, manage and refine reporting tools, such as Tableau and Google Sheets. Report on and manage demand trends + channel level inventory guidance for demand channels. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy and process efficiency Develop and maintain KPIs/metrics for demand planning performance Establish governance processes for forecast accuracy measurement and improvement We would love to have you on our team, if you have: 10+ years of specific demand/merchandise planning experience in the Hardware and/or Retail industries, with 2-4 years in a similar leadership role and capacity. Proven track record of building and leading high-performing demand planning teams Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex demand scenarios to C-level stakeholders Experience developing and implementing demand planning strategies for global organizations Strong preference for experience working with top tier retailers to create a comprehensive sales plan. Experience managing and working with demand planning tools (eg. Anaplan, etc.) Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning and S&OP processes Fluency with Microsoft Excel and or Google Sheets Strong business acumen and proven ability to act as trusted advisor to business partners including cross functional Senior Leadership. Ability to articulate and navigate relationships with people at all levels of an organization across multiple functions. Curious lateral thinker able to see and understand the big picture while willing and able to deep dive to understand trends to formulate insights. Ability to travel (domestic and international) 10% of the time At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits! What we offer: Competitive salary and equity packages Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off Paid sick leave and parental leave Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. Region 1: $165,000 - 206,000 Oura is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals seeking employment at Oura are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We will work to ensure individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Disclaimer: Beware of fake job offers! We’ve been alerted to scammers posing as ŌURA recruiters, especially for remote roles. Please note: Our jobs are listed only on the ŌURA Careers page and trusted job boards. We will never ask for personal information like ID or payment for equipment upfront. Official offers are sent through Docusign after a verbal offer, not via text or email. Stay cautious and protect your personal details. To all recruitment agencies: Oura does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Oura employees, or any other organization's location. Oura is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Director Demand Planning
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Job Summary:
The Director, Demand Planning is responsible for leading a team that owns developing and maintaining accurate forecasts and effective planning practices that drive product replenishment, supplier collaboration/performance, logistics, operations, and product lifecycle management activities. Inventory represents one of the largest liquid assets of the corporation. Prudent stewardship of inventory has a significant impact on service to and satisfaction of our customers, revenue growth and customer acquisition, as well as the efficient deployment of working capital to fund ongoing operations, strategic initiatives, and acquisitions. High quality demand planning is critical to sustain optimal product availability, fill rates, inventory levels, and flow of goods.
This role resides in Syscos corporate Supplier & Inventory Management function. On a day-to-day basis, this leader works closely with peer leaders across Inbound Supply Chain, Merchandising, Sales, Operations, Field Leadership, and Finance to achieve operational objectives and ensure the effectiveness of planning regimens.
This leader is expected to provide subject matter expertise, industry perspective, and technical proficiency in statistical algorithms, analytical techniques, performance measurement, systems capabilities, best practices and continuous improvement opportunities related to demand planning and forecasting. This leader is also expected to have a proficient understanding of the inventory cycles and processes end to end to ensure there is clarity on the impact of changes to demand planning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operational Execution: This role is responsible for 1) rigorous execution of demand planning, forecasting and associated analytical activities, 2) ensuring the effectiveness of resources, initiatives, enabling technologies, governance, and 3) cross-functional coordination and change management required to meet defined goals, targets, and KPIs.
- Innovation & Strategic Road-mapping: Responsible for introducing industry best-in-class concepts, developing business-cases that support Sysco-specific business opportunities, and maintaining a strategic roadmap that drives the pace of innovation for effective demand planning & forecasting.
- Organizational Performance & Talent Development: Responsible for role definition & clarity, resource allocations, performance outcomes & management, and talent development of their team that successfully and sustainably achieves strategic business objectives, targets, and KPIs.
- Process Adherence & Improvement: Responsible for ensuring consistent application of best practices and defined business processes across the function. Appropriately identifies activities that can be improved, automated, outsourced, and/or eliminated and leads efforts to achieve desired outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree or higher in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Management, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Operations Research, Engineering or related field with a quantitative focus
- 10+ years of progressive leadership results in business / data analysis, inventory planning, integrated business planning and/or broader areas of Supply Chain within National Organizations
- Familiarity and experience within a distributor channel (ex. grocery, auto parts, MRO, pharmaceutical)
- 3+ years of experience in a supervisory role with direct reports
Skills:
- Pathfinder: Navigate a complex and changing organization. Ability to work across boundaries, cultivate a collaborative environment, and work within a changing set of norms, roles, and values.
- Problem solver: Ability to sense issues ahead and think and act quickly in response. Ability to synthesize learnings and apply pragmatically with a practical disruptor spirit.
- Operator Mindset: Outstanding strategic and operational competencies with the ability and willingness to bring a hands-on approach.
- Highly analytical: Able to draw insights, implications, and recommended actions from analytics. Able to develop metrics and accountability strategies from data.
- Continual Learner & Networker: High-level of intellectual curiosity. Strong orientation to seek new and different perspectives internally and externally. Maintains industry knowledge and engagement to advance best practices, mitigate risk, and expeditiously resolve disruptions.
- Collaborator: Outstanding interpersonal, influencing and collaboration skills to effectively leverage the resources across all business areas of the organization. Able to proactively partner with Business Leaders to develop strategy, solutions and seek feedback to inform continuous improvement efforts. Able to navigate, coach and influence at all levels of the organization.
- Results Orientation: Consistently demonstrates the ability to orchestrate the pace and progress of change/innovation while maintaining an acute focus, rigor, and peer interaction toward holding subordinate leaders and teams accountable to driving performance that achieves committed goals, targets, and KPIs.
- Culture Builder: Passionate about business and its people. Desire and discipline to recognize differentiated performance while also engaging in courageous and constructive conversations around talent and performance.
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#J-18808-LjbffrDemand Planning Director
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This range is provided by eos Products. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range$150,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr
Job Summary:
As Demand Planning Director, you will be responsible for driving the Demand Planning function and S&OP Process. You will have a team of 2 direct reports reporting to you.
You will work closely with the Sales, MS&P, Project Management, Supply Planning, Sourcing, and Product Marketing teams. Youll be responsible for analyzing eos product performance at key customers including shipment data, POS, channel inventory, and promotional activity to develop customer-specific forecasts, aggregate demand plan and contribute to eos successfully meeting customer fill rates, in-stock targets and inventory optimization.
You are a confident and dynamic leader who is known for your impressive relationship building skills and ability to easily connect with others. You are an exceptional communicator and possess strong excel skills. As a Demand Planning Director, youre comfortable working independently as well as influencing cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities:
- Create overall Demand Planning strategy, in close coordination with sales, finance and marketing teams, according to annual objectives, metrics and KPIs to support functional and company goals.
- Incorporate point of sale data, customer inventory, promotional calendar, and strong analytics to develop item level demand and replenishment plans.
- Lead consensus meetings with sales and marketing across all regions.
- Lead special projects for continuous improvement on behalf of Demand Planning organization. Drive IT improvements and needed automation for the Demand Planning team.
- Drive sustained Green performance in all critical areas of customer scorecard (customer fill rate, in-stock %, inventory, on-time ship) through accurate planning as well as development and execution of item/categories specific strategies.
- Drive Quarterly SKU Rationalization effort with Brand, Sales & Finance to ensure discipline for needed SKU maintenance.
- Meet regularly with representatives of customer supply chain and buying organizations to review forecasts and supply chain performance and collaborate on upcoming promotions and needed feasibility.
- Support new product launch activity through the development of demand plans for initial inventory as well as scenarios for replenishment.
- Optimize inventory levels and tracking to meet customer, operational, product and financial/accounting needs.
- Problem solve and escalate supply and forecast issues.
- Work with different regions to create a global demand plan to share with supply planning team, to drive S & OP and optimize inventory allocation.
- Lead and improve S&OP process. As the S&OP expert of your team, you methodically enhanced the new process and created continuous improvement.
Requirements:
- 10+ years experience in demand planning and forecasting (CPG preferred)
- 4+ years experience in planning, supply chain, or a related field
- Strong quantitative background (corporate supply chain planning, consulting, finance, etc.)
- Ability to take ownership of initiatives and work proactively to accomplish tasks/projects on tight timelines
- Ability to work in a fast-paced ambiguous environment
- Experience in a supply chain role at a CPG Manufacturer supporting a major retail account (a plus)
- Amazon, Target, Whole Foods, CVS or retail e-commerce experience (a plus)
Company Summary:
eos Products is an iconic global beauty brand that has sold nearly a billion lip balms worldwide. Our company was founded on an innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that revolutionized how people experience daily beauty routines. As a brand of choice among gen z and millennial consumers, eos aims to drive everyday experiences forward, creating the joy that beautifully designed, expertly crafted products can bring to peoples lives. From our iconic lip balm to our cult-favorite body lotion, eos products create delight where there was once utility, happiness where there was only function.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
eos Products offers equal employment opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, gender, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Supply Chain
- Industries Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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Director, Demand Planning
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HELP US BRING THE GIFT OF HEALTH TO LIFE.
Working at Pharmavite is an experience like no other. With a focus on complete nutrition for all, each endeavor is urgent and every day counts. You'll have the opportunity to work on the #1 selling national vitamin and supplement brand, Nature Made, as well as an exciting portfolio of other products that are shaping the future of the healthy living industry. Consumer-driven innovation, high quality products and a promising portfolio, all driven by a team with a shared sense of purpose -- that's Pharmavite. Join us to bring the gift of health to life.
This role is not available for sponsorship, including I-983 participation.
Position Summary:
The Director of Demand Planning leads a team of 8-10 managers/planners in forecasting demand for our $2B+ VMS portfolionavigating high complexity from 350+ SKUs, seasonal peaks, and volatile consumer trends. We're in growth mode, with Kinaxis Maestro in early rollout (focus on stabilizing and optimizing), JD Edwards as our ERP system, and MS Fabric/Power BI for analytics that continues to mature with more user adoption. The Director of Demand Planning will be responsible for shaping the team & organization, upskilling desks, driving S&OP excellence, and integrating best practices from Gartner & other industry resources (e.g., AI-driven forecasting, collaborative planning) while partnering with Commercial Finance, Brand Marketing, and Sales. Success means accurate forecasts (target: 5% Bias, 25% MAPE), reduced stockouts/overstocks, and a high-maturity planning function that fuels business growth. This role is critical and highly visible expect to influence C-suite decisions and build a culture of data-driven agility.
Responsibilities:
Demand Forecasting & Planning
- Own end-to-end demand planning: Develop statistical models using Kinaxis Maestro, integrate ERP data from JD Edwards, and leverage MS Fabric for advanced analytics (e.g., predictive modeling for promo impacts).
- Drive forecast accuracy through scenario planning, bias elimination, and incorporation of
- Lead S&OP/IBP processes: Facilitate monthly cycles, align on consensus forecasts, and resolve gaps with cross-functional partners. Apply external best practiceslike Gartner's "demand sensing" frameworksto reduce forecast error in our volatile VMS space.
Lead the Sales & Operations Planning Process
- Lead the full S&OP/IBP cycle: Orchestrate monthly processes from demand review to supply balancing, pre-S&OP alignments, and executive meetings, ensuring alignment on consensus forecasts and resolution of gaps.
- Facilitate executive-level discussions and decisions: Present data-driven insights (via Power BI dashboards and Kinaxis scenarios) to C-suite and cross-functional leaders; guide debates on trade-offs (e.g., inventory costs vs. service levels, promo risks vs. revenue upside) to drive timely, informed choices.
- Elevate maturity using Gartner frameworks: Implement structured agendas, escalation protocols, and post-meeting action tracking to achieve Level 4 IBP (integrated, predictive planning); incorporate external learnings (e.g., from CPG peers) to foster a collaborative environment where decisions stick.
- Measure and improve: Track S&OP effectiveness via KPIs like decision velocity, forecast-to-plan adherence, and cross-functional satisfaction, aiming for 90%+ on-time resolutions.
Team Leadership & Development
- Recruit, mentor, and upskill a team of demand planners; conduct desk-specific training on tools like Kinaxis Maestro and Power BI to boost maturity.
- Shape org structure for scalabilitye.g., segment planners by category (vitamins vs. supplements) and introduce performance metrics tied to Gartner or other industry benchmarks.
- Foster a high-performance culture: Regular skill assessments, external learning (e.g., APICS or IBF certifications or Gartner webinars), and cross-training to handle complexity.
Analytics & Tool Maturity
- Advance our tech stack: Accelerate Kinaxis Maestro adoption (from pilot to full integration), enhance Power BI dashboards for real-time visibility, and build MS Fabric capabilities for AI/ML forecasting.
- Identify and implement process improvements: Benchmark against Gartner maturity models, pilot new features (e.g., automated exception management), and measure ROI on analytics investments
- Build connections and linkages to the commercial teams POS forecasting tools and process to sharpen the collective demand view.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Strategy
- Partner with Commercial Finance for financial forecasting alignment, Brand Marketing for promo planning, and Sales for customer insights, ensuring demand plans support revenue goals and feed into S&OP.
- Influence enterprise strategy: Present insights to leadership on risks/opportunities (e.g., supply disruptions in minerals sourcing), and apply learnings from industry peers (e.g., CPG benchmarks) to Pharmavite
- Risk management: Monitor global trends (e.g., regulatory changes in supplements) and build resilient plans to mitigate volatility.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Supply Chain, Business, Analytics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred (e.g., focus on operations).
Certification:
- APICs or IBF certification preferred.
Experience:
- 10+ years in demand planning/forecasting, with 5+ in leadership roles at $B+ CPG/consumer health companies. Hands-on with tools like Kinaxis, SAP/APO, or similar; ERP exposure (JD Edwards a plus).
- Proven track record in S&OP/IBP for high-SKU, seasonal businesses, including executive facilitation.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Technical: Advanced analytics (MS Fabric/Power BI proficiency), statistical forecasting (e.g., ARIMA, machine learning basics), and process optimization. Extensive knowledge and experience in supply chain planning strategies, techniques, processes and systems.
- Leadership: Excellent team leadership and organizational development skills, especially in a highly technical organization. Team-building in matrix environments; ability to upskill diverse desks, drive change amid tool implementations, and facilitate high-stakes exec discussions.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with VMS/CPG complexities (e.g., FDA regs, e-comm demand spikes); Gartner or Oliver Wight frameworks are a must.
- Outstanding business acumen with a comprehensive knowledge of CPG market dynamics.
- Excellent cross-functional leadership, influencing, and collaboration skills
- Excellent communication skills and executive presence
- Action orientation and proven ability to achieve results
Physical Requirements:
- General office environment, ability to sit for long periods of time. Ability to move about an office.
Safety:
- The incumbent must be able to perform this job safely without endangering the health or safety of self or others.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- Manages a team of 8 to 10
Travel:
- Limited travel required. 2-4 out-of-state trips per year.
OUR OFFER
Here, career paths aren't predefined, and bureaucratic limitations don't exist -- you have the opportunity to grow, learn from industry pioneers, and develop the way you want to. Pharmavite is investing more in the development of our team -- to help us deliver on our purpose and help you achieve your career aspirations. Our environment is geared to fuel curiosity, encourage experimentation, and generate learning as this is the way we develop ourselves and our organization.
Pharmavite is committed to meeting the needs of our employees and their families with a Total Rewards package that's as comprehensive as the vitamins and supplements we deliver to consumers. With competitive compensation programs and standout benefits, we provide employees with optimal health and well-being -- as well as peace of mind. These rewards -- plus our new recognition program -- ensure employees feel supported both at work and home.
National Target Base Pay Range: 135,000.00 - 235,000.00.
The salary range for this position is based on national standards . For candidates in California and the New York metro, the Target Base Pay Range is 150,000.00 - 262,000.00, to reflect the cost of living and market conditions in those areas.
Actual compensation will take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, and job-related skills. It is not typical for an individual to be hired above the midpoint of the range for their role, and compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with state and local laws.
Base pay is only one component of our total rewards offerings, and we will take the full offering into consideration when presenting an offer of employment . Our total rewards package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, Medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K match, and other wellness benefits.
Visit Pharmavite.com/careers to learn more about our mission and discover an opportunity that's right for you. Health and wellness begins with us.
Pharmavite is an equal opportunity employer. Weprohibit employment discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, national origin, and any other basis protected by state and federal law. Pharmaviterecruits, hires, employs, trains, promotes, and compensatesindividuals solely based on job-related qualifications and abilities.
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#J-18808-LjbffrDirector, Demand Planning
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At Oura, we empower every person to own their inner potential. With our award-winning Oura Ring and app, we help over 2.5 million people turn insights about sleep, activity, and readiness into healthier, more balanced lives. We believe that starts from within by creating a culture where our team feels supported, included, and inspired to do their best work. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director, Demand Planning to join Oura's Supply Chain team. This role is responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight to the Demand Planning team, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and seamless execution of demand planning processes across our global operations.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in demand forecasting and supply chain management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to lead and develop talent. The Director, Demand Planning will be critical in shaping and optimizing our demand planning capabilities as we build out our global operations, partnering closely with Finance, GTM, Product, and Supply Chain teams to translate market insights and product vision into actionable demand forecasts that drive our business growth. This is a hybrid role based out of our San Francisco office with the expectation to be onsite 2 - 3 days per week.
What You Will Do:Leadership and Team Management:
- Lead and manage a team of demand planners across multiple channels and geographic markets
- Develop and mentor direct reports through coaching, performance management, and career development planning
- Establish team goals, KPIs, and performance metrics aligned with organizational objectives
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and analytical excellence within the demand planning organization
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with GTM teams, Marketing, Product, Finance, and Supply Chain teams
- Present demand planning insights and recommendations to executive leadership
Collaboration and Strategic Development:
- Lead cross-functional content creation for S&OP meetings with executive stakeholders, driving consensus on demand forecasts and inventory strategies across multiple product lines and geographic markets
- Facilitate monthly S&OP discussions, presenting demand scenarios and business risks to C-level executives, resulting in improved forecast accuracy and strategic decision-making
- Spearhead benchmarking initiatives for new country and retailer launches to establish baseline forecasts and go-to-market strategies
- Partner with marketing teams on promotional planning and new product launch forecasting
- Work with GTM teams to develop and enhance demand planning inputs
- Work with product management and GTM teams on lifecycle planning and phase-in/phase-out strategies
Inventory Optimization:
- Monitor and adjust Sell Thru/Sell In forecasts to optimize channel inventories
- Interface with the overall supply chain and GTM teams to resolve or highlight supply/demand related business risks & opportunities
- Monitor, adjust and allocate supplies to improve Delivery and Channel Inventory Metrics
- Develop and enhance allocation process, in collaboration with GTM teams
Channel Level Reporting:
- Develop and improve forecast reports and executive dashboards
- Build, manage and refine reporting tools, such as Tableau and Google Sheets
- Report on and manage demand trends + channel level inventory guidance for demand channels
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy and process efficiency
- Develop and maintain KPIs/metrics for demand planning performance
- Establish governance processes for forecast accuracy measurement and improvement
We would love to have you on our team, if you have:
- 10+ years of specific demand/merchandise planning experience in the Hardware and/or Retail industries, with 2-4 years in a similar leadership role and capacity.
- Proven track record of building and leading high-performing demand planning teams
- Strong executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex demand scenarios to C-level stakeholders
- Experience developing and implementing demand planning strategies for global organizations
- Strong preference for experience working with top tier retailers to create a comprehensive sales plan
- Experience managing and working with demand planning tools (eg. Anaplan, etc.)
- Knowledge of Integrated Business Planning and S&OP processes
- Fluency with Microsoft Excel and or Google Sheets
- Strong business acumen and proven ability to act as trusted advisor to business partners including cross functional Senior Leadership
- Ability to articulate and navigate relationships with people at all levels of an organization across multiple functions
- Curious lateral thinker able to see and understand the big picture while willing and able to deep dive to understand trends to formulate insights
- Ability to travel (domestic and international) 10% of the time
At Oura, we care about you and your well-being. Everyone here at Oura has a ring of their own and we are continually looking to improve employee health and add to our benefits! What we offer:
- Competitive salary and equity packages
- Health, dental, vision insurance, and mental health resources
- An Oura Ring of your own plus employee discounts for friends & family
- 20 days of paid time off plus 13 paid holidays plus 8 days of flexible wellness time off
- Paid sick leave and parental leave
- Amazing culture of collaborative and passionate coworkers
Oura takes a market-based approach to pay, which may vary depending on your location. US locations are categorized into tiers based on a cost of labor index for that geographic area. While most offers will be closer to the starting range, successful candidates' pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, internal peer equity, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Region 1: $165,000 - 206,000
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Demand Planning Analyst
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Position Title: Demand Planning Analyst Location: Peachtree Corners, GA (Hybrid) Are you looking for a company that empowers talent? Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! From Day 1, you are empowered to create an impact with your full potential and creativity to make a difference for tomorrow. We truly have an inclusive and diverse team culture where you can be yourself. Our extensive global presence offers a diverse range of career opportunities across various industries, nations, and job domains, empowering our workforce to continuously enhance their skills and stay competitive. Create a better tomorrow with us! We are looking for a highly analytical and collaborative Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Specialist/Demand Planning Analyst to lead demand and inventory planning for our Lighting Panels business. This role is critical in driving data-informed decisions across demand forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization, ensuring alignment between commercial and operational teams. You will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Product Management, and Manufacturing to develop and maintain accurate forecasts, support capacity planning, and manage inventory strategies. This role also contributes to delivery performance improvement initiatives and supports product lifecycle management (PLM) through logistics planning for product introductions and phase-outs. You will make an impact with the following responsibilities: Lead monthly demand planning cycles and forecast updates for the Lighting Panels business. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align forecasts with market trends, customer needs, and operational capabilities. Analyze demand signals and their impact on related product lines (e.g., circuit breakers). Manage inventory planning and stocking strategies to support service levels and asset efficiency. Support delivery performance improvement projects and logistics planning for new product introductions and obsolescence. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and delivery reliability. Continuously improve planning processes through data analysis and cross-functional collaboration. You'll win us over by having the following qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Data Analytics, or related field. 2 plus years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, or supply chain roles. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). Experience with SAP, APO, IBP, or other ERP/planning systems. Solid understanding of forecasting, inventory management, and capacity planning. Ability to interpret complex data sets and translate insights into actionable strategies. Must be eligible to work in the US with no sponsorship now or in the future. Preferred Qualifications: Demand planning experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. Team-oriented with strong networking and collaboration skills. Advanced degree or certification in Supply Chain, Data Analytics, or Business Intelligence. Experience with statistical forecasting models or machine learning techniques. APICS or similar supply chain certification. Qualified Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States. Qualified Applicants will not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States. Benefits and Perks: Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to our employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: The pay range for this position is $53,760 - $92,160. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. Create a better #TomorrowWithUs About Siemens: We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids, to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here ( . 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