Manager, Demand Planning at John Paul Mitchell Systems

Who We are

John Paul Mitchell Systems (JPMS) is recognized worldwide for developing and marketing innovative hair and skin care products since 1980. We've been serving the professional beauty industry with salon-quality hair care products, styling tools and professional hair color through our family of brands including Paul Mitchell®, MITCH®, Awapuhi Wild Ginger®, Tea Tree, Paul Mitchell® Pro Toolsâ¢, Neuro®, MVRCKâ¢, The Demi and Color XG®.

We were the first professional hair care company to take a stand against animal testing and continue our strong commitment to giving back, supporting a wide range of philanthropic causes both domestically and internationally. Sustainability has always been a priority, and we are committed to making our company operations climate neutral to preserve the beauty of the world around us.

About the Role

As a Manager, Demand Planning you will support the Director, Planning and be an integral part of the Operations team at JPMS. You will be responsible for developing a demand plan utilizing consumption input, sales input, statistical models, historical sales data, trade inventory assumptions and channel inputs. You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Accounting in resolving any discrepancies in volume/revenue assumptions against the operational demand plan. Additionally, you will analyze assumptions received from commercial teams and other supply chain peers to determine its relevance and value to the total Category Demand Plan.

What You will Do:

• Maintain SKU, regional and channel forecasts on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Increase demand forecasting accuracy by removing forecast bias, utilizing robust analytics, and reviewing brand and market trends
• Deliver forecast accuracy and bias KPI's to meet annual targets
• Monitor performance against the forecast throughout the month identifying any key shifts or trends
• Analyze forecast variation/deviation with the goal of minimizing service issues and preventing the build of excess & obsolete inventory
• Support the development and implementation of new systems, processes, models, and KPI performance reporting tools
• Manage the product range inclusive of product life cycle
• Analyze and interpret SKU effectiveness and efficiency, guide/drive SKU rationalization
• Partner with key parties to gather forecast inputs based on functional expertise
• Influence and drive alignment with Marketing, Sales, Customers and Finance to create new product launch forecasts
• Merge business knowledge and expertise with statistical models to enhance the forecast while integrating input from Sales, Marketing, and other key stakeholders
• Drive best in class service through demand planning excellence, sharing ownership of company service level performance
• Monitor inventory levels and aid in deciding how to properly allocate among customers and regions
• Manage and input inventory and other supply related information in customer portals
• Focus on these key metrics: improved inventory $ and backorder $

Who You Are:

• Have a strong work ethic and can-do attitude, leaving a positive impression on everyone you interact with
• Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional stakeholders, fostering a cohesive team environment
• Strong time management skills and able to act with a sense of urgency
• Highly organized, detail oriented and efficient multitasker
• Self-starter and thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal guidance
• Comfortable wearing many hats and moving fluidly between tasks
• Utilize relevant industry jargon and terminology consistently in both verbal and written communications
• Act and propose new ideas and solutions before asked
• You are positive, upbeat, and friendlyâwith a can-do attitude and a knack for solving problems
• Self-described beauty enthusiast, passionate about hair care

What You'll Need:

Skills:

• Strong background in understanding the correlation of finance, demand planning, and sourcing
• Strong analytical experience in MS Office Applications, including Microsoft Dynamics
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic analytical environment.
• Extensive spreadsheet experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret substantial amounts of data required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations or related discipline required

Experience:

• 5+ years of proven success in demand planning management experience
• Consumer Priced Goods (CPG) Industry experience strongly preferred
• Beauty industry experience a plus

Competitive Compensation:

• The expected base salary range for this position is $100,000 to $120,000. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including geographic location, experience, skills, and education.
• Discretionary Bonus Plan: This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: In addition to base salary, JPMS offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse environment.

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