Senior Manager of Demand Planning

Green Bay, WI
Full Time
Supply Chain
Senior Manager/Supervisor

Senior Manager of Demand Planning

Welcome to a better way, an authentic way. Welcome to Nature’s Way.

We believe that nature is the best way to holistic health, and it should be available to everyone.

When we help people live healthy lives, we build a happier, healthier world for everyone.

How we go about our work drives TRUST in who we are, what we do, and the products we produce. 

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Be a part of helping people live healthy lives as our new Senior Manager of Demand Planning.

SUMMARY
The Senior Manager of Demand Planning is a key business partner to Sales, Marketing, Operations and Finance, responsible for leading Demand Planning, integrating forward-thinking demand, supply and financial planning insights.  The ideal candidate is a subject matter expert in demand planning for fast-moving consumer goods, with experience working with supply chain network optimization and inventory planning.  This person will directly oversee the demand planning team and be responsible for improving and standardizing tools, data sources and templates.

We’re seeking an individual with excellent facilitation and communication skills in order to work with different stakeholders across areas that are integral to meeting the company’s goals.  S/he should be agile and collaborative with the ability to analyze needs based on capacity and capability, make pertinent connections across data and analytics and develop solutions where problems persist.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Sales & Operations Planning: Coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely data exchange and decision-making. Facilitate regular S&OP meetings to review performance, address deviations, and adjust plans accordingly.
  • Enhanced Reporting: Prepare a variety of monthly S&OP reports suitable for presentation to senior management, combining demand and supply topics.  Develop insightful reporting to measure business performance and provide recommendations for improvement. 
  • Forecasting and Demand Planning: Lead the development of a consensus forecast and collaborate with commercial teams to address questions/challenges and drive focus.  Synthesize insights across various forecasts, elevating key takeaways and decisions.  
  • Supply/Production Planning/Inventory: Collaborate with the Supply Chain Leadership team to enhance tools, capabilities, and insights to improve execution and risk mitigation of the supply plan.  Identify and assess implications between demand and supply.
  • Process Improvements: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of S&OP processes, making data-driven decisions for continuous improvement.  Identify opportunities for usage of advanced technologies and tools to enhance S&OP processes, improving efficiency and accuracy.
  • Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing and hiring Associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; assessing performance; rewarding and disciplining Associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
KNOWLEDGE
  • Technical expertise: Data science, statistical forecasting, advanced analytics, and planning tools.  SAP experience preferred.
  • Functional understanding: Supply chain end-to-end planning foundations and S&OP mechanics
  • Domain acumen: Business strategy, financial implications, and industry dynamics (including nature-based product supply chains)
SKILLS
  • Analytical: Data literacy, statistical modeling, problem solving, critical thinking
  • Interpersonal: Communication, collaboration, stakeholder influence, change management, negotiation
  • Cognitive: Creative thinking, scenario planning, risk assessment
BEHAVIORS
  • Digital dexterity: Ambition and ability to employ planning technology and analytics tools effectively
  • Adaptability: Comfort managing ambiguity, volatility, and experimentation in complex environments
  • Storytelling: Ability to translate data and insights into compelling business narratives for stakeholders
  • Risk tolerance: Willingness to embrace experimentation and learn from outcome

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or equivalent and 8+ years of relevant work experience required. 

All benefits are effective on day 1 of employment.

Medical Option to select either a PPO plan or one of 2 high – deductible medical plans that includes a company contribution to your personal health savings bank account.

Dental Delta Dental PPO & an option to select an enhanced dental plan.

Vision Routine preventative coverage under medical plan and an option to elect additional voluntary coverage

Time Off All employees receive 11 holidays off per year, as well as paid time off that starts at a minimum of two weeks per year.

401K Plan Company match of up to 4% as long as employees contribute a minimum of 6% to the account. An additional profit-sharing contribution is also made to employee accounts if the company meets its annual targets.

You’ll also enjoy a variety of other benefits that support your long-term health and wellness:

  • Company provided short-term & long-term disability
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Voluntary critical illness & accident coverage
  • New parent phase-in program & paternity leave
  • Educational assistance reimbursement
  • Product discounts & a wellness program

Start Helping People live Healthy lives today!

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