BUSINESS ANALYTICS AND DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling SKU-level unit forecast and manage the overall forecasting process.
• Create and maintain statistical forecasts at the SKU and predetermined aggregate levels by analyzing multiple model outputs to determine fit and needed adjustments.
• Lead monthly demand consensus and forecast review meetings with Sales and Marketing; contribute to the consensus forecast and finalize demand output.
• Support the strategic business unit’s financial performance by identifying potential supply chain issues and reporting on short-term volume pacing concerns.
• Lead the Sales and Marketing portion of the annual budgeting process, including development of statistical and baseline models.
• Communicate variances between forecasts, plans, and actual results to Sales and Marketing.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze P&L performance and identify key levers for increasing profitability.
• Analyze historical consumption data by category to identify patterns, trends, and business recommendations.
• Conduct ad hoc quantitative and market analyses and provide actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Advanced Analytical Methods, Economics, Statistics, or a related field required.
• 3+ years of CPG-related business analytics experience required.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of programming languages preferred.
• Advanced Excel and statistical modeling skills required.
• Experience with Nielsen, panel data, and trend analysis preferred.
• Strong understanding of sales models and experience working with sales data.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with internal and external customers.
• Finance experience preferred.