Regional Planning and Analytics Manager, Americas

Who we are

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands – Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron – we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.

 

Who is Sennheiser

We live and breathe audio. We are driven by the passion to create audio solutions that make a difference. The business with consumer devices such as headphones, soundbars and speech-enhanced hearables is now operated by Sonova Holding AG under the license of Sennheiser.   
With the well-known Sennheiser brand, the company stands for premium quality in the field of audio products. In order to remain among the best in its field, Sonova Consumer Hearing is always on the lookout for outstanding talent for the Sennheiser brand. The company is headquartered in Wedemark, Germany, with approximately 650 employees worldwide.

 

Chicago, IL  -  Hybrid

 

Regional Planning and Analytics Manager, Americas 

 

The Regional Planning and Analytics Manager plays a pivotal role in driving demand planning accuracy, commercial insights, operational efficiency and profitability within the region.  Acting as the right-hand support to the VP Americas, this individual will lead demand forecasting and the SIOP process, conduct commercial and financial analytics, and oversee regional projects to enhance revenue growth, cost avoidance, margin optimization and supply chain efficiency.

 

Responsibilities:

Demand Planning and Inventory Management

• Develop and execute accurate demand forecasts, ensuring optimal inventory levels to meet market demand
• Lead the SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process, participating in monthly consensus meetings with sales, finance and supply chain teams
• Analyze inventory trends and implement strategies to reduce excess stock, improve turnover rates, and mitigate supply constraints
• Act as a liaison between sales, operations and commercial customer service to address demand-supply imbalances, optimizing availability and revenue generation
• Support the launch excellence process, ensuring smooth inventory planning and monthly phasing, customer pipeline and ramp-up, and sku lifecycle EOL management

 

Financial and Commercial Analytics

• Analyze pricing elasticity and competitive trends to inform strategic pricing decisions
• Conduct profitability and margin analysis to identify portfolio enhancements and revenue optimization opportunities
• Assess the effectiveness of promotions and bundling strategies, providing data-driven recommendations to maximize revenue and minimize margin dilution
• Evaluate new sales opportunities through detailed financial modeling and scenario analysis

 

Operational Projects and Process Improvement

• Lead cost-reduction initiatives to improve regional contribution to global business financials 
• Partner with cross-functional teams (customer service, technical service, marketing, finance) to improve financial performance and regional contribution
• Drive continuous