About the job
As a Sr. Manager, Demand Planning at Danone North America, you will play a critical role in leading the demand planning process in the short-to-long-term time horizon. You will be responsible for driving forecast accuracy and ensuring alignment between commercial and supply chain teams. You will lead the demand planning process for a portfolio of products, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver and animate reliable forecasts that support business objectives and put a Danone in Every Hand and Every Heart.
Job Responsibilities:
- Partners with sales, finance, marketing & category commercial to develop a forecast for the full Business Unit portfolio
- Develops a strong data-driven POV on the direction of the business by consolidating data from multiple sources and systems
- Lead the end-to-end GPS process for their respective Business Unit in collaboration with the Demand Director
- Presents the GPS output in multiple meetings with cross-functional leaders
- Lead a team of planners and set team direction and priorities for GPS cycle
- Drives leadership alignment and decisions using data and insight
- Connects and manages the interactions between key long-term strategic planning activities (IBP, Strat Plan, etc.)
- Understand forecasting inputs and articulate their impacts to a cross-functional audience
- Influences stakeholders through data-driven storytelling
- Fosters strong relationships, particularly within operations, commercial, finance and marketing functions
- Present forecasting KPIs and actions through the S&OP processes
- Navigates the organization to ensure information & knowledge sharing to support forecast accuracy
- Leads & executes continuous process and technology improvement efforts to improve forecast accuracy, process standardization & supporting the overall objectives of Danone
- Manages talent pipeline and onboarding of new planners
- Attend regular business reviews and share relevant information to promote a strong understanding of the business
Job Qualifications:
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in forecasting tools (e.g., SAP APO, Excel, o9, Circana).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Must be organized and self-disciplined to manage tight timelines and milestones
- Excellent conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to direct and develop a team of people, strong leadership skills
- Strong business acumen with an understanding of business levers and end-to-end impacts
The salary range for this position is $115,000 - $145,000 USD. The exact salary offered will depend on several factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, geographic location, internal equity, and market conditions. Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. To give our employees flexibility, Danone is a hybrid work environment.
