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Director of Demand Planning & Analytics

Ref No: 1327

Location: New York, NY (hybrid / in office 2 days per week)

Company Description:

We’re currently working with a rapidly growing consumer products startup that has figured out the secret to creating viral marketing campaigns.  Now they are looking for an analytically minded Director of Demand Planning to build out their forecasting process and ultimately help them solve the question of how online impressions impact sales.

Position Description:

• Director of Demand Planning reporting to the COO.
• Working closely with 1 direct report to design, build and implement the demand planning / forecasting process for the entire business.
• Build the reporting capability to quickly identify when demand spikes.
• Protect the financial performance of the strategic business unit by identifying potential supply chain issues.
• Participate in the financial budgeting process.
• Advise sales and marketing of variances between existing forecasts, plans and actuals.

Background Required:

• Highly energetic individual with at least 7+ years of finished goods forecasting / demand planning experience.
• Experience working in the consumer products industry.
• Analytics depth including being an advanced user of Excel (i.e. understanding of table structures and Power Pivot).

• Bachelor’s required.

• Proven track record of success in similar role.

Miscellaneous:

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental and 401(k).