Demand Planning Manager

extra holidays - extra parental leave
Work set-up: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Salary: 
100 - 100K yearly
Experience: 
Senior (5-10 years)
Work from: 
United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

At least 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP within high-growth consumer brands., Proficiency in demand planning software, advanced Excel/Google Sheets analysis, and developing forecasting models., Strong analytical skills to synthesize data, identify trends, and develop actionable insights., Excellent cross-functional collaboration, communication, and project management skills..

Key responsibilities:

  • Own and develop the demand planning process across online and retail channels.
  • Utilize modeling techniques and analytics to generate accurate forecasts.
  • Analyze sales trends, promotional activities, and new launches to inform demand forecasts.
  • Lead process improvements and support the scaling of demand planning systems.

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Magic Spoon Food & Beverages Startup https://www.magicspoon.com/
11 - 50 Employees
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Job description

Magic Spoon reimagines your childhood breakfasts favorites with more protein, less sugar, and more fun. Since launching in 2019, weve brought our unbelievably tasty cereal to over one million customers online and over 20,000 stores nationwide. With our recently launched Protein Treats and Protein Granola were continuing to find new ways to make mornings magical all made possible by our incredible team.

We’re looking for a strategic, analytical, and handson Demand Planning Manager to bring to the next level the demand planning function for Magic Spoon’s rapidly growing omnichannel business across DTC, Amazon, and retail. This position is ideal for an operations manager who thrives on tackling ambiguity, building and continuously evolving processes, and partnering crossfunctionally to drive businesscritical decisions. Reporting to our Senior Director of Planning & Systems, you’ll shape how we plan, forecast, and deliver delicious cereal and treats across all Magic Spoon channels.

We are open to hybrid candidates, willing to join us in the office for a week, once a month, with a preference for those able to join us locally at our NYC office (Tues, Weds, and Thurs in Tribeca)

In this role youll:

  • Own and develop the demand planning process for both the Online (DTC, Amazon) and Retail businesses, by maintaining an independent demand plan for each channel (may differ from consumption plans) and providing a distinct point of view to inform planning discussions.
  • Utilize demand planning software and advanced modeling techniques to generate accurate, businessdriving forecasts, supplementing with bestinclass GSheets tools and analytics.
  • Analyze sales trends, promotion calendars, new launches, customer inventory portals, and key forecast drivers to produce actionable demand forecasts at the SKUcategorychannelcustomer level.
  • Build and lead processes and systems to continuously improve forecast accuracy, drive visibility into variances, highlight root causes, and proactively identify forward actions for improvement.
  • Partner deeply with Growth, Retail and Commercial teams to translate topline sales plans into nuanced demand forecasts aligned with business needs and inventory constraints.
  • Conduct and facilitate scenario planning to account for market shifts, promotional plans, launches, and unpredictable demand drivers.
  • Play a key role in the monthly S&OP process, owning forecast content, preparing and socializing materials for leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Establish and maintain demand planning KPIs, reporting, and dashboards to create accountability, transparency, and alignment across teams.
  • Serve as the internal demand planning subject matter expert—educate commercial, supply chain, and finance partners about best practices and process improvements.
  • Support the ongoing development of our demand planning tech stack and processes as we scale.
    • Requirements

      • 5+ years experience in demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP at a highgrowth CPG, foodbeverage, or fastmoving consumer brand, ideally with omnichannel exposure (DTC + retail)
      • Significant handson experience implementing and using demand planning software, advanced ExcelGSheets analysis, and building new forecasting modelsprocesses
      • A proven ability to synthesize data, spot trends, conduct rootcause analyses, and develop actionable solutions that drive improved outcomes
      • Experience collaborating crossfunctionally—especially with SalesGrowth, CommercialRetail, Operations, and Finance partners
      • Outstanding project management and processbuilding skills; able to create structure from ambiguity, prioritize, and deliver results
      • Strong business acumen and comfort working in a highgrowth, changing environment
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to influence leadership and drive consensus
      • Experience with S&OP process ownership and KPI measurement
      • Obsession with continuous improvement and a love of all things food, wellness, and entrepreneurship
        • Benefits

          • Competitive salary & equity
          • Bonus eligibility
          • 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance
          • 401(k)
          • Generous parental leave
          • Flexible vacation
          • Catered lunch in office
          • Dog friendly office
          • Unlimited cereal ✨🥣
            • What we value:

              Hold on to the Dream 💫 Adult life shouldn’t be boring, prioritize your worklife balance, we can build a worldclass company and have fun doing it

              Don’t miss the bowl for the loops 🙌 We’re all working towards the same big goals, prioritize collaboration over ego, politics, or possessiveness

              Be a Fruit Loop in a world of Cheerios 🌈 Bring your whole, unique self to work, celebrate and care for everyone

              Pour your own milk…and don’t be afraid to spill a little 🥛 We trust you, use your best judgment to make decisions. Mistakes are inevitable, let’s learn from them!

              No Added Sugar 🥄 We skip the sugarcoating truth fuels growth, feedback builds muscles, and honest conversation is part of a balanced breakfast.

              Magic Spoon is committed to building a company that not only represents, but includes, individuals across different backgrounds and perspectives. Everyone deserves an equal seat at the breakfast table.

              Magic Spoon intends to offer competitive base pay within the stated range, dependent on jobrelated, nondiscriminatory factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. To further compensate and recognize our employees for their work, our total compensation package includes equity and a robust benefits package. The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is $100,000130,000.

Required profile

Experience

Level of experience: Senior (5-10 years)
Industry :
Food & Beverages
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Forecasting
  • Spreadsheets
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving

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