Director of Demand Planning

3 hours, 16 minutes ago
Full-time
Executive
Data Science and Analytics
Spindrift

Spindrift

Spindrift produces sparkling water that is uniquely crafted with real squeezed fruit, offering a refreshing beverage option that emphasizes natural flavors and a slightly pulpy texture.

Beverages
51-250
Founded 2010

Description

  • Design and launch the demand planning function, including its roadmap, operating model, roles, governance, and talent plan.
  • Own the SKU-level forecast by customer and channel across short-, mid-, and long-range horizons.
  • Lead the monthly demand review and deliver a consensus, unconstrained demand plan aligned with Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
  • Develop forecasts for promotions, new products, launches, customer programs, and distribution changes.
  • Establish weekly demand sensing to monitor performance, risks, and opportunities.
  • Lead demand inputs for annual operating plans and long-range planning, reconciling forecasts with financial targets.
  • Define allocation guidelines and manage customer allocation during inventory constraints.
  • Create SKU segmentation and partner with Supply Planning on service levels, safety stock, and inventory strategies.
  • Build cross-functional alignment, present scenarios and recommendations to executives, and collaborate with retail partners.
  • Select and implement demand planning tools, data foundations, KPIs, and governance while transitioning from spreadsheets to a scalable system.
  • Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and forecast value add, leading root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive supply chain planning experience, including significant demand planning leadership.
  • Demonstrated success building or transforming demand planning functions in consumer packaged goods or similar industries, preferably in a high-growth environment.
  • Deep knowledge of S&OP, statistical forecasting, promotional and new product forecasting, and end-to-end supply chain processes.
  • Experience implementing a demand planning system is strongly preferred.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Economics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
  • Strong analytical and statistical skills, including the ability to identify trends and errors in large datasets and convert findings into actionable strategies.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with syndicated and POS data such as SPINS and Circana/Nielsen.
  • Experience with demand planning systems and ERP platforms such as NetSuite or equivalent is strongly preferred.
  • Power BI experience and familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT for coding and analysis are a plus.
  • Exceptional influencing, collaboration, executive communication, and presentation skills; ability to travel to Newton, MA headquarters 1–2 times per month.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $150,000–$170,000, based on experience.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave.
  • Annual allowances for product, wellness, professional development, and social justice education.
  • Voluntary life and disability coverage.
  • Professional growth opportunities in a fast-growing beverage company.

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