Sr. Manager, Demand Planning

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.

Experience and Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles, preferably in the CPG or food & beverage industry
• Experience with S&OP processes and cross-functional collaboration.
• APICS/IBF certification (CPIM, CSCP, or CPF) is a plus.

Life at Danone

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., our vibrant culture and endless growth opportunities are just a couple of the reasons our employees call themselves "Proud Danoners."

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Our Brands

When you join us, you'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world, including Activia, DanActive, Danimals, Dannon, evian, Follow Your Heart, Happy Family Organics, International Delight, Light + Fit, Nutricia , Oikos, Silk, So Delicious Dairy Free, STK Cold Brew Coffee , Too Good & Co, and YoCrunch.

Our Purpose

We're committed to making a positive impact on our world. Rooted in our mission to bring health through food to as many people as possible, we're proud to be the world's largest B Corp.

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Our Benefits

Our commitment to making the world healthier starts with our employees.

• Physical Wellbeing: We pay for the majority of your medical benefits - which include medical, dental and vision - with our competitive 80%/20% cost-sharing model.
• Mental Wellbeing: Danoners receive fitness discounts, unlimited flexible time off and hybrid work schedules. We also have a range of programs that support mental health and substance abuse.
• Financial Support: We offer a performance-based bonus, a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs and voluntary perks.
• Family Care: We offer caretaker benefits, 18 weeks of parental bonding, fertility, surrogacy, adoption benefits and pet insurance.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law. For our EEO policy statement and your EEO rights under law click here.

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