Demand Planning Manager

At Wellbeam Consumer Health, we are inspired by our consumer. We are creating the leading ecommerce-focused consumer wellness business, delivering value-added products that help people thrive. We’re focused on dramatically accelerating existing brands as well as adding select, new digitally-native consumer wellness brands.

The current Wellbeam portfolio includes Eu Natural, a digitally-native provider of vitamin and mineral nutritional supplements; Penetrex, a leading joint & muscle relief and recovery brand; TruSkin, a leading skincare brand with a range of high quality, plant-powered products including the #1 best-selling facial serum on Amazon; and BioTRUST Nutrition, a fast-growing, leading eCommerce, nutrition brand with a portfolio of premium-quality, science-based products that focuses on making health living and health aging more accessible and enjoyable. Wellbeam is backed by American Pacific Group.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO MEET EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. 

Position Summary: The Demand Planning Manager oversees the daily operations of the demand planning department team members as they analyze customer and vendor demand to develop and fine-tune forecasts. The manager’s responsibilities include reviewing purchase history, sales history, the marketing strategies the company has used to promote products and stimulate growth, and, ultimately, evaluating their effectiveness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns
• Proposing and implementing solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy
• Successfully communicating forecast and inventory estimations to management
• Monitoring and reporting on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies
• Supporting management with risk assessments and mitigation activities
• Conducting monthly forecast maintenance
• Addressing demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
• Assisting in developing annual budgets and streamlining costs
• Scheduling regular forecast review meetings with management
• Maintaining demand planning processes to improve forecast accuracy
• Updating forecasts for new products, seasonal products, discounts, and promotions
• Working with team members to plan, coordinate, and execute demand planning activities
• Coordinating with inventory team to monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels
• Assisting in employee recruitment, performance evaluation, promotion, and retention activities
• Maintaining training materials and organizing trainings to team members
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or other related fields.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a demand planning/forecasting role in Consumer goods industry including working with major retailers and e-commerce partners like Amazon
• Ability to lead and co-ordinate entire monthly SI & OP cycle.
• Expert in collaborating with Brand Management/Sales/Finance to finalize demand plan for operation/supply chain execution
• A solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
• The capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Require Skills/Abilities:

Soft Skills:

• Planning
• Communication
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Problem Solving
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Influencing / Persuasion
• Delivering Presentations

Hard Skills:

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Processes
• Demand Planning
• Statistical Forecasting
• Supply Chain Management
• Logistics
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Kanban
• Microsoft Excel
• Data Analysis
• Inventory Management
• Purchasing
• Business Planning
• Advanced Planning Systems & Tools
• Report Development

Skills that can distinguish a subset of the role and enhance qualifications include:

• Inventory Optimization
• Statistical Forecasting
• Global Supply Management
• Supply Chain Coordination
• Supplier Management
• Financial Analysis

If you meet the aforementioned qualifications, and are interested in applying for this position, please apply on this site.

Thank you and we look forward to learning more about you.

Why YOU Should Work With US

• Work Remotely
• A company with solid growth and huge potential in consumer healthcare
• A company where “Kindness” matter
• Competitive salary.  ​​​
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance.
• Matching 401k plan.
• Flexible paid time off. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.