Demand Planner

About Us Orveon is a new kind of beauty company launched in December 2021 when we acquired our three iconic brands - bareMinerals, BUXOM, and Laura Mercier. With more than 1,000 employees and operating in 40+ countries, we're a truly global business. Our headquarters are in New York, with additional locations in major cities worldwide. We love our brands and are embarking on a powerful shift: To change how the world thinks about beauty. We are a collective of premium and prestige beauty brands committed to stark honesty, co-creation, and making a sustainable cultural impact. People here are passionate, entrepreneurial and most of all, bold. This is an inspirational group of talented, silo-busting, confident and humble people, working together to build something better. We are looking for the best talent to join us on that journey. We believe we can accomplish more when we #Face Forward Together! About the Role Demand Planning Collaborate with key stakeholders and cross functional partners to lead the monthly item level sell-in forecast generation, enrichment & review processes for a Brand and Business category. Lead the statistical forecasting process for designated portfolio. Responsible for the development of the SKU level 24-month operational volume forecast by collaborating and aligning with cross-functional partners and the global demand team. Build capability & mastery to drive continuous improvement in forecast processes, methodologies, and key demand planning performance metrics. Integrated Business Planning Support the Demand Review step of the S&OP process. Collaborate with cross-functional partners, supply chain and with BU Business Development directors and/or key retail / distributor partners to ensure alignment on a monthly "consensus" forecast with a 24-month horizon. Support the SOE process collaborating closely with sales, operations, and other cross-functional teams to provide forecast insights in the 0-6-month horizon to optimize fill rate and sales. Master Data Manage portfolio changes and the integrity of Blue Yonder master data to support statistical modeling, life cycle management and inventory/ performance optimization. Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Demand Planning Provide item level forecasting for brand/customer/channel portfolio, ensuring promo inputs from the monthly planning process are integrated into the demand plan. Review and release of the statistical forecast with history cleansing, factoring in sales trend, cannibalization, promotions, events, distribution changes, marketing events, channel inventory Ensure statistical forecasting is leveraged as a base for the volume planning process -definition & review of model parameters Share demand trends, with thoughtful insights, and highlight volume risks and opportunities in monthly presentations to cross-functional team members Support Marketing in Newness/New Product volume planning, forecast change mgt & postmortem/performance analysis Collaborate with supply & deployment planning to ensure stock availability and meet service level targets Drive improved performance across all Demand Planning KPI's (MAPE/BIAS) including root cause analysis and action plan development Support life cycle management - including regional phase in - phase out, discontinuation. Support local Excess and Obsolete action planning. Ad hoc reporting creation in Blue yonder and analysis to maximize forecast accuracy. S&OP Support Demand Review step of the S&OP procress collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance teams to ensure reconciliation & alignment of the demand plan Communicate recommended forecast changes actional demand insights in preparation for monthly alignment meetings and pre-consensus Review & analyze the 90-day forecast versus actuals and weekly pacing to highlight changes and trends in support of the weekly SOE process . Master Data Maintenance of Blue Yonder Demand Planning books Maintaining customer assortments while collaborating with the commercial team Manage the integrity of master data to support life cycle management and demand planning performance optimization Working Relationships/Key Stakeholders: Internal: CRO, BU Unit leaders, Marketing, Channel Sales, Sales administration and Finance Supply Chain Team & functional leads, New Product Development External: Consultants and IT partners KPIs & Metrics: Forecast Accuracy & BIAS - Forecast Value Add Forecast accuracy for core, promotional and launch (1-month WMAPE lag 4) Qualifications & Competencies: (List required or desired education; competencies; experiences; soft & hard skills) +3 years' work experience in Supply Planning, CPFR, Finance, Demand Planning, or related field Strong knowledge of best-in-class commercial forecasting methods & tools in FMCG industry Experience in statistical forecasting (Blue Yonder preferred Understanding & experience of best practices in S&OP / IBP Analytical and self-motivated with critical thinking mindset Ability to quickly adapt in a highly collaborative environment, a team player. Demonstrated ability to manipulate large raw data into reporting that is intuitive & impactful. Ability to engage, influence and collaborate with key stakeholders & senior leadership. Advanced MS Excel skills, and proficiency in MS Office 4-year bachelor's degree required in related field Fluency in English a must (written and spoken) IBF or APICS certification, preferred. What Orveon offers you: You are a creator of Orveon's success and your own. This is a rare opportunity to share your voice, accelerate your career, drive innovation and fostering growth. We're a human sized company so your work will have a big impact on the organization. We invest in the well-being of our Orveoners - both personally and professionally and provide tailored benefits to support all of you, such as: "Hybrid First" Model - Flexibility to work remotely or in-office, balancing virtual and face-to-face interactions. "Work From Anywhere" - Freedom to work three (3) weeks annually from the location of your choice. Complimentary Products - Free and discounted products on new releases and fan-favorites. Professional Development - Exposure to senior leadership, learning and development programs, and career advancement opportunities. Community Engagement - Volunteer opportunities in the communities in which we live and work. US-Only: Health & Wellbeing Perks - Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and lifestyle benefits. Time-Off - Generous PTO, 14 company-paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible Summer Fridays. 401(k) - Retirement plan through a 401(k) with 100% match on the first 4% contribution. Other things to know! Pay Transparency - One of our values is Stark Honesty and the following represents a good faith estimate of the compensation range for this position. At Orveon Global, we carefully consider a wide range of non-discriminatory factors when determining salary. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, education, experience, and qualifications. The pay range for this position is $64,000 - $97,000. Supplemented with all the amazing benefits above for full-time employees! Opportunities and Accommodations (Global) - Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. Find out more on our careers page. Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Orveon is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We strive to build and nurture a culture where a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion is instinctive. Our deep sense of passion and pride in what we do, both as individuals and as a collective, unifies our shared commitment to "changing beauty for the better". Therefore, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. We recognize and celebrate different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds and know they create a more robust and creative work environment. BE AWARE OF FRAUD! Please be aware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiter activity by persons that are posing as Orveon Global Recruiters/HR. Please confirm that the person you are working with has an @ email address. Additionally, Orveon Global does NOT request financial information or payments from candidates at any point during the hiring process. 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Created: 2024-11-04