Director Demand Planning

The Demand Planning Director is responsible for maintaining 18 month rolling forecast by SKU for Domestic, International and Ecommerce Channel. Will develop and lead the global demand planning function and create standard work and practices. 

• Define and mature a best-in-class S&OP calendar with all functional partners, Supply Planning, Finance, Commercial, Distribution. 
• Partner with sales channels to understand retailer product demands (promotions, marketing events, new products, door changes, etc). Provide trends, forecast misses and other intelligence to help inform sales channels during demand alignment meetings.
• Provide analytical support for new product launches and account initiatives to inform pipe, replenishment and returns exposure.
• Lead and implement planning platform.

Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee the development and own an 18-month baseline forecast by SKU.
• Conduct monthly Demand Review with Commercial, to obtain new launch STT dates, SKU discontinuation dates, door openings/expansions/closures, and other Commercial inputs.
• Prepare 18-month rolling forecast for Commercial review and consensus during monthly demand consensus meetings.
• Present in Pre-S&OP meeting actuals vs prior month plan, future risk and gap closure scenarios for alignment of forward 18-month forecast. 
• Prepare and present Executive S&OP deck.
• Document and track assumptions underlying actuals and 18 month forecast.
• Provide forecast accuracy metrics at the Global, Channel, Retailer, Product Family, Product Set on a monthly basis.
• Participate in evaluating feasibility of new business opportunities with Finance and Commercial teams.
• Manage a team of 2 direct reports, providing coaching time management and communication, and deliver a best-in-class demand planning process.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years Demand Planning in high SKU CPG environment.  Cosmetics industry helpful.
• 5+ years leading S&OP activities.
• ERP experience required. 
• Familiarity with advanced planning platform required (APO, Blue Ridge, Demand Caster, Logility, etc). 
• Advanced Excel required.
• Strong supply chain acumen with understanding of drivers that impact demand/supply (MOQs, lead time, logistics).
• Understanding of inventory principles (safety/cycle stock, retail replenishment, inventory turns, weeks of coverage etc).
• Strong communication skills to influence collaboratively across functions. 
• International demand planning experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical, presentation and writing skills
• Proven leadership skills including experience building/leading high performing teams.
• Hybrid position in Los Angeles. Candidate must be able to commute to Beverly Hills 1-2 times a week. 

Anastasia Beverly Hills offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. The starting base salary range for this position in the selected city is $150,000.00-$165000.00 yearly. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and geographical location. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role is bonus eligible.