Position: Demand Planning Manager, Hydro Flask
Department: Supply Chain
Work Location: Bend, OR Hybrid (work 3 days onsite)
Hybrid Schedule: At Helen of Troy, we embrace a flexible hybrid work model designed to support collaboration and productivity. For roles eligible for hybrid work, our standard schedule includes in-office collaboration from Tuesday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Any updates to this model will be communicated in advance. Please note that hybrid eligibility and schedules may vary based on business needs and manager expectations.
What you will be doing:The Demand Planning Manager is responsible for crafting, maintaining, and communicating the product-driven financial plans for Hydro Flask's Global business. Developing strong partnerships with Supply, Product, Sales, Marketing, and Finance and working collaboratively are paramount to personal and company success. Primary focus will be to oversee all aspects of North America demand planning. Secondary focus will be to bring together the Global demand plan for the company. The Demand Planning Manager will supervise the Demand Planners and participate in the development and implementation of Demand Planning policies and procedures as requested.
North America Demand Planning - Creates and manages all demand planning tools resulting in SKU and Product group plans.
- Supervises Demand Planners for all Customer Groups.
- Sets safety stock targets and creates inventory buy signal that inputs to the supply planning process.
- Analyzes forecast error and uses as input to the demand planning process and demand review.
- Aligns activities to best practices in the department.
Global Demand Planning - Supervises Demand Planner that has primary responsibility for ROW demand planning that is filled via the HCMC 3PL.
- Liaises with Hydro Flask Europe on demand planning with the goal of aligning strategy.
- Leads Global demand review.
New Product Introductions and Analysis - Manages the timing of new product launches together with Sales and PLM.
- Manages new product forecasts globally and scales to factory ramp capacity.
General Analytics - Creates seasonal forecasts that are inputs to capacity and financial plans.
- Performs lost sales analysis in order to project future demand accurately.
- Performs inventory analysis and projections.
- Support other Helen of Troy Home and Outdoor Brands.
Skills needed to be successful in this role: - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required with strong Excel skills
- Knowledge of Demand Planning, Analysis, ERP Systems, Planning Software, and Microsoft Office
Minimum Qualifications: - 2+ years of Demand Planning experience with a consumer products company
- Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with Oracle, o9, Power BI
- Supply Planning, IBP, S&OP experience and knowledge
- Passion for the outdoor industry
Benefits: Salary + Bonus
, Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, 401(k) with company match, Basic Life Insurance, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Charitable (volunteer) Leave, and Educational Assistance.
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