Retail Channel Demand Planning Sr. Manager

Retail Channel Demand Planning Sr. Manager -Hybrid to Valley City, OH, United States

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We are looking for a highly analytical and detail-oriented Retail Channel Demand Planning Sr. Manager to join our team in supporting Stanley Black and Deckers T&O Retail Channel business. In this role, you will be responsible for analyzing sales and demand patterns, collaborating with key retail channels, developing accurate demand forecasts, and communicating demand plan decisions to key stakeholders. This role will facilitate the 0 to 15 month forecast alignment process with Commercial Sales and Channel teams. The Retail Channel Demand Planning Sr. Manager will continuously drive confidence and reliability with all stakeholders to support Commercial teams, operations, and commercial finance. This position requires strong analytical skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a keen understanding of demand planning principles.
 

The Job

• Collaborate closely with commercial teams and other stakeholders to gather sales and demand information, understand market trends, and develop accurate and reliable 15-month forecasts
• Work with Commercial teams to understand business conditions, trends, and assumptions. Review and confirm promotional volume and timing
• Knowledge share with category demand planner to resolve major variances and gain alignment with the category planning teams
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and other relevant factors to identify demand patterns, seasonality, and potential risks or opportunities
• Apply impactful and significant demand changes to the forecast in a timely manner. Leverage customer POS, inventory, and planned order sensing to enhance short horizon-based forecasts
• Support new product launches, promotions, and other supply chain initiatives, by providing accurate demand forecasts and coordinating with internal teams to meet customer expectations
• Utilize demand planning tools, software, and statistical models to generate accurate forecasts, considering factors such as customer promotions, pricing changes, and market dynamics
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) for customer forecast accuracy, including WMAPE and BIAS while continuously driving metric improvements through analysis of customer trends, sales team insights, and business intelligence
• Drive continuous improvement in demand planning capability

The Person

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or a similar role and proficiency in demand planning software and statistical forecasting tools.
• Experience effectively collaborating with internal teams and building strong relationships with key accounts.
• Experience using data to solve problems, make informed decisions, and implement effective solutions.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools, and other relevant software applications, JDA/SAP IBP or similar advance planning systems.
• Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) or retail industry experience.
• Experience analyzing complex data sets, identifying patterns, and generating accurate demand forecasts
• Familiarity with sales and operations planning (S&OP) or Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes and cross-functional collaboration.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university.
• Belong: Experience an awesome