Demand Planning Manager Resume
Summary : As a Demand Planning Manager, led a team of Planners in crafting the 24-month worldwide sales forecast for active, discontinued, and new items using Tiffanys Anaplan-based forecasting software, FACET, provided market insights and forecasts by zone by leveraging data, feedback from regional partners, and marketplace knowledge.
Skills : Analytical Skills, Quantitative Skills.
Description :
- Ensured that sales forecasts were aligned with higher-level financial strategies.
- Drove the achievement of forecast accuracy and bias improvement.
- Owned the Planners in the development of launch forecasts for novelty products, taking comp sales and cannibalization into account.
- Proactively supervised key collection performance, novelty launches, and top styles.
- Analyzed historical sales, comp styles, and product categories to conclude trends, productivity, and opportunities.
- Developed expertise in respective categories, and leveraged knowledge and data to drive the business forward.
- Developed Planners by providing ongoing performance and development feedback.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Business
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Summary : As a Demand Planning Manager, recognized hard-working behaviors addressed performance issues promptly, and worked collaboratively toward business process improvements.
Skills : Communication, Forecasting Tools.
Description :
- Supported product transition planning and forecasting at the part level, and lending planning and forecasting support at the customer, part level.
- Led the monthly Sales and Operations Planning process.
- Trained and coached the Planners on-demand analysis, the planning process, and the Oracle enterprise system including Oracle Demand Planning.
- Participated in special projects contributing to the ongoing development of planning systems and processes.
- Managed the forecast bias, and forecast variances and made recommendations to the marketing Business Managers to execute the necessary adjustments in GAINS.
- Established, reviewed, and appraised objectives in all areas of Demand Management and Inventory Management.
- Worked closely with Inventory Planning Managers by providing key inputs to supply parameters, replenishment parameters, and safety stock levels.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Headline : As a Demand Planning Manager, trained and developed new hires, promoted continuous growth and mentorship, and contributed to an inclusive culture that inspires others and encourages all forms of diversity.
Skills : Supply Chain Knowledge, Problem-Solving.
Description :
- Demonstrated our cultural values through continuous engagement and positivity.
- Championed process change to improve efficiencies and contribute to the business.
- Identified non-value-added activities as well as proposed innovative and creative solutions to conquer business challenges.
- Challenged yourself and others to think big, take risks, and be innovative.
- Partnered closely with Category Management, Industrial Jewelry Supply, Global Assortment Planning, and Inventory Planning cross-functional teams to ensure product strategies, financial objectives, and product delivery goals were achieved.
- Collaborated with merchandising and zone partners to align sales forecasts for new launches and product categories.
- Led Demand Planning discussions with regional Supply Chain teams to share insights, strategies, and priorities for current and future business.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Objective : As a Demand Planning Manager, communicated respectfully, challenged assumptions supported decisions where applicable, and leveraged tools such as Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint to create effective, visually appealing reporting for senior management.
Skills : Project Management, ERP Systems.
Description :
- Owned the creation of analysis and PowerPoint decks for the monthly Integrated Business Planning Process Demand Review and MBR meetings.
- Approached data with dynamic agility to answer ad-hoc requests and engage in regular business updates.
- Proactively learned to anticipate the questions relevant to respective product categories and address them with straightforward, actionable communication.
- Worked in sales logistics departments and was in charge of providing customer and product forecasts.
- Gathered information from various analysts and sources, reviewed past sales trends, researched demand factors, and helped to create customer action plans.
- Developed an accurate, high-quality SKU-level demand plan for all markets, channels, and/or customers by utilizing best-practice processes and sound business knowledged based on knowledge of the business and robust cross-functional discussions.
- Managed the demand plan review meetings, ensuring effective integration with the overall Giving, Sales, and Operations Planning (GS&OP) process.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Summary : As a Demand Planning Manager, worked with Supply Chain Planning leadership, supporting the global Giving, Sales, and Operations Plan (GS&OP) process, and ensuring coordination of the supply plan and demand plans. Work with other functions to develop solutions to functional and operational conflicts within the plans.
Skills : Team Leadership, Sales.
Description :
- Coordinated with Merchandise Planning and Sales teams to drive alignment of on-demand requirements and manage exceptions.
- Worked with Buyers/Planners as part of the Giving, Sales, and Operations Planning (GS&OP) process to assess the impact of the demand plan on supply.
- Developed and deployed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that are integrated with internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, suppliers, and customers.
- Built, reviewed, and maintained account and product-based demand plans.
- Engaged in Collaborative Planning with customers as required.
- Led the Demand Planners in the process of developing demand forecasts at the customer part level.
- Facilitated a collaborative, team-oriented forecasting process incorporating input from both Sales and Planning, which culminates in a consensus forecast.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Business
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Summary : As a Demand Planning Manager, worked collaboratively with Sales, Product Management, and Finance to improve and deliver accurate, robust, and timely invoice forecasts and business plan targets, and developed and led continuous improvements in customer service, forecast accuracy, and inventory management.
Skills : Analytical Skills, Forecasting Knowledge.
Description :
- Developed a rolling 13+ period demand forecast for Chalfont and Co-manufacturer operations and drove continuous improvement to create a longer forecast horizon.
- Managed and assisted the demand planning team to align ways of working and ensure visibility on short and long-term planning.
- Optimized existing inventory where possible.
- Escalated all regulatory issues with manufacturing plants and each country that affect demand and supply of products.
- Served as the primary PLCM point of contact for planning and Operations.
- Monitored and updated key stakeholders on Manufacturing Transfers.
- Managed the Demand Planning processes, including system and business process quality reviews and development.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Summary : As a Demand Planning Manager, coordinated the modification and improvement of procedures, policies, and processes within the global demand planning organization, and assisted the organization with implementing an advanced statistical forecasting software package and/or a broader advanced planning & scheduling system.
Skills : Technical Proficiency, Supply Chain Understanding.
Description :
- Measured, analyzed, and reported key process metrics and monitored adherence to key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Participated in the annual budget development process.
- Managed monthly cadence and ensured forecasting timelines were met.
- Provided detailed, timely forecast reporting for input to monthly S&OP Demand Review.
- Used historical order data and standard statistical modeling techniques to generate the baseline statistical forecast.
- Maintained a detailed knowledge of all components of the demand forecast including statistical baseline, promotion uplifts, sales and marketing intelligence, new product introductions, and market trends.
- Identified variables driving business results.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Objective : As a Demand Planning Manager, forecasted product demand to the brand/SKU level for the PPD Brands utilizing a statistical and collaborative planning tool, integrated business strategies to develop 15+ month demand plans with supporting analyses and assumptions for use in integrated business planning/sales and operations planning, supply planning and financial planning.
Skills : Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking.
Description :
- Facilitated the S&OP and demand submission for key accounts.
- Planned Launch and Promotional activity including dimensioning, allocations, analysis, and potential cannibalization.
- Liaised with Sales, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance organizations to facilitate the planning process, including running cross-functional Customer Consensus meetings.
- Provided regular and ad-hoc analyses (in-month projections, anticipated account inventory buy-downs) to gain endorsement to the forecast at the Customer/Brand level, with a focus on Regular Flow Business, Promotions, and New Product Launches.
- Drove meetings to alignment, using analysis facilitation, and influencing skills.
- Followed up with clear and accurate messaging of expected volumes, vulnerabilities, and opportunities as well as underlying assumptions.
- Provided continuous improvement to reporting (channel brand summaries automated to lower levels, streamlined in-month reporting and projections).
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Objective : As a Demand Planning Manager, created and managed short- and long-term demand forecasts for Service Parts and Accessories that helped optimize inventory levels at worldwide distribution centers, increase fill rates at all Tesla service centers and body shops, lower the cost of operation, and improve overall customer satisfaction levels.
Skills : Adaptability, Leadership Skills.
Description :
- Collaborated with Material Planning, Field Operations, Inventory Management, NPI, Production Demand Planning, Reliability Engineering, Service Campaigns, and Marketing Teams to gather data and bring information on key business drivers that impact the future demand for Service Parts and Accessories.
- Analyzed the detailed historical consumption data by channel by region and highlighted trends and patterns in consumption by applying advanced Statistical modeling and Time Series Analysis.
- Developed programs in statistical computing and graphics and applied advanced supply chain analytics to resolve inefficiencies in the demand forecasting process, identify opportunities for forecast accuracy improvement, and provide business insights and additional perspectives to the Manager of Demand Planning and Service Supply Chain leadership.
- Collaborated with NPI, Reliability Engineering, and Procurement teams to plan for material End-of-Life (EOL) transition planning to ensure reliable long-term service coverage while minimizing.
- Influenced bottoms-up sales and inventory plans to deliver total line productivity, and shape financial and inventory decisions by managing and driving reconciliation between account level plans and total production demand signal.
- Built monthly demand forecasts, and identified trends and opportunities to maximize growth and mitigate risk.
- Crossed functional shared engagement in Category Inventory Management to influence supply signal.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management
Demand Planning Manager Resume
Objective : As a Demand Planning Manager, facilitated, developed, and implemented action plans to promote business forward through the flow of information and across teams, managing product life cycle and strategic marketplace positioning with partners across the full lifespan of the Go-to-Market calendar from global planning milestones through product life.
Skills : Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement.
Description :
- Conducted quantitative analysis to improve productivity, respond to trends, identify outliers, and initiate response.
- Presented monthly forecast and the elements driving demand signal to leadership, helped facilitate monthly plan reviews with planners, sales, merchants, and inventory management team.
- Continuously improved forecasts through evaluation of promotional activity, inventory levels, consumption, category trends, customer POS/Forecast/inventory data, and allocation plans.
- Prepared, monitored, and published forecast KPIs (Forecast Accuracy, Bias) monthly, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are taken.
- Led excess and obsolesces prevention reviews and analyzed variances to forecasted items.
- Liaisoned for the supply planning team with other functional teams (Sales, Ops, Logistics, and Marketing) to incorporate market intelligence into the forecasting environment.
- Partnered with Commercial Sales, Finance, and S&OP teams to ensure full alignment, consensus on the forecast, and forecasted duties for the Portable Audio Business unit.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management
