Lifecycle Demand Planning Manager (Remote Role)

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5+ years in demand planning, product lifecycle management, or related roles.
• Experience in managing the lifecycle of consumer products is highly preferred.
• Strong background in Integrated Business Planning (IBP) or Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Cross-functional collaboration experience with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Product Development teams.
• Proficient in demand planning software and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build consensus and foster collaboration across diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information.
• Deep understanding of product lifecycle management, including inventory and SKU management.
• Omnichannel experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Develop timely and accurate demand forecasts for new products, limited release kits, and samples.
• Collaborate with the New Product Development (NPD) team to align on forecasts, product launches, and lifecycle strategies.
• Phase out existing SKUs while ensuring smooth transitions to newer products.
• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Key Customers to align forecasts with market launch timing and promotional activities.
• Facilitate consensus on product lifecycle decisions across multiple teams and functions.
• Contribute to Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings with insights on product lifecycle data.
• Analyze market trends and product performance to inform demand planning.
• Drive product allocation decisions to ensure availability across channels.
• Provide insights on underperforming products and SKU rationalization.
• Identify improvements in demand planning processes.