Job Description:

As a Royal Canin Demand Planning Manager you will use a variety of data sources including consumption trends, sales promotional data, marketing new product plans, and statistical models to create a demand signal to drive supply chain and S&OP. The monthly goal is to deliver an accurate and cross-functionally aligned rolling demand plan. A key responsibility of the Demand Planning manager is to develop, document, update and challenge the assumptions supporting Royal Canins demand plan.

What are we looking for?

Minimum of a BA/BS in a Business, Supply Chain or a Business-related field
MBA or other related Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of business experience in CPG industries, working with customers in Sales, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing Services, or other similar functions
Strong understanding of S&OP and the Demand Planning process
Strong Analytical and Forecasting experience
Strong project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Demonstrated strong quantitative and analytical experience using Excel, PowerPoint and other computer applicative

What will be your key responsibilities?

Work cross-functionally to develop and optimize a rolling 24-month statistical SKU-level forecast to guide both supply chain and S&OP+ planning decisions within the US market
Royal Canin US Key stakeholder for Demand Planning system and processes
Maintain forecasting system to accurately forecast market trends, historical trends and Sales/Marketing Team DMR decisions
Participate in monthly meetings with Sales & Marketing teams to gather information related to market activity and incorporate into the forecast
Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to develop sales forecasts for new products
As a key stakeholder in the S&OP+ process, maintain and present Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) along with in-depth business insights to the Business Units and Senior Leadership teams
Influence functional business decisions through analytics presented to Senior Management and Business Unit Leadership Teams
Partner with Sales Planning Managers in Demand Management Review (DMR) and Feeder Meetings that include collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, & Supply Chain
Key stakeholder in the execution and continuous improvement of the S&OE/Short Term Planning Process
Influence functional business decisions through analytics presented to Senior Management

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the position and employee’s work schedule). Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee’s work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.

USD 85,028.00 - USD 116,913.00