Demand Planning Manager (Culver City, CA)

Demand Planning Manager

Demand Planning Manager needs 1-2 years of experience with ERP systems Demand Planning Manager requires Undergraduate degree (BA BS or any equivalent) Strong analytical approach with advanced MS - Excel skills is mandatory. 1-2 years within Supply Chain Operations Master Data experience preferred. 1-2 years of experience with ERP systems - SAP would be preferred Demand planning Demand Planning Manager duties Serve as the primary point of contact for the inventory replenishment team at our customers with the ultimate goal of supporting customer service level targets and driving operational efficiencies. Gain alignment between customer and internal stakeholders on sales forecast and customer replenishment system settings. Balance maximizing in-stock goals while minimizing inventory levels within network and our customer supply chain. Accountable for building and maintaining a collaborative relationship with the replenishment inventory management and customer teams Collaborative Planning process- Provides input and recommendation for the planning process integrating customer specific data for sales trends new items portfolio changes and promo performance. Build new capabilities to analyze customer replenishment data more effectively and efficiently. Manage the supply chain interdependencies between Sales Demand Planning Inventory Management and the customer. Has responsibility for the accuracy of the customer forecasts and their inputs into the demand planning process 5 Collaborate with sales and customers on event promotion strategies and system execution approach. Develop and implement on-going improvements for collaborative planning forecast and replenishment process Communicate progress on key customer scorecard measures to all internal and customer stakeholders with root causes and recommend action plans for improvement (In-stock In-full On-time etc.) Update customer forecasts and share detailed customer POS and Order forecasts back with internal stakeholders. Ensure Validate correct customer and internal set-up for new items discontinued items and expanded distribution. Communication Requirements Actively participate in customer meetings representing any in-stock or inventory risks or opportunities. Navigate sensitive communications on supply constraints. Must be able to effectively influence the customer to ensure the right level of inventory is available for shelf or promotions.