[Hiring] Senior Manager, Demand Planning @The Honest Kitchen Inc

Role Description

The Sr. Manager, Demand Planning owns the Company's demand forecast and leads the analytical groundwork for the monthly Demand Consensus process, a critical input to S&OP. This is a one-person function with no direct reports or analyst support: the role gathers inputs across teams but builds the models, maintains the forecast in the Company's planning software, and delivers the analysis and reporting personally. The Sr. Manager reports to the Chief Supply Chain Officer and partners closely with Sales, Marketing, and Finance departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Own the Company's SKU-level demand forecast in a dynamic, omnichannel environment.
• Prepare and present the forecast as the starting point for the monthly Demand Consensus meeting.
• Serve as the Company superuser of its demand planning software (currently New Horizon).
• Measure and report forecast accuracy and bias (e.g., MAPE, WMAPE) by SKU, customer, and channel.
• Support cross-functional teams with the Company's annual budget and reforecast processes.
• Deliver recurring demand reporting and ad-hoc analysis, including forecast performance and demand trends.
• Apply AI tools and automation to shorten the forecast cycle and reduce manual work.
• Document demand planning processes and train stakeholders to adopt planning tools.
• Perform other duties as required to support the Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Expertise in statistical and machine learning forecasting, accuracy measurement, and demand segmentation.
• Advanced Excel skills, including forecasting models and large data sets.
• Experience with ERP systems, with SAP Business One, SQL, or Power BI a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to facilitate discussion and build consensus across departments.
• Self-directed and hands-on.
• Ability to prioritize and manage competing requests from multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and PowerPoint.
• Love for animals and passion about their health.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or S&OP.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting the forecast within a demand consensus or S&OP process.
• Experience in the CPG industry is required; pet, natural, or food and beverage experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience forecasting national retail and distributor customers across various channels.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Statistics, Analytics, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• This role is performed in an office or remote environment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Must be able to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Must be able to observe details at close range.
• Occasionally move items that weigh up to 20 pounds.

Benefits

• Highly competitive time off schedule, including unlimited vacation and additional sick time.
• Various health insurance plans with generous employer contributions to premiums.
• Enjoy perks like a company 401K with an employer match.
• Employees can take up to 40 hours of volunteer time a year, with donation matching.
• Pet-friendly offices, zoom calls, discounts on pet insurance, and free pet food.
• Fun, team-oriented work environment.