Senior Manager, Planning

The Farmer's Dog · New York, NY · 3 wk ago

Management$155k–$160k/yrFull-time

Who We Are

The Farmer’s Dog was born from a mission to change the landscape of pet health, providing dogs and their humans with honest, smart, and simple care. We’re starting by radically improving the $90 billion pet food industry, replacing bags of highly-processed pellets with a personalized subscription service that sends complete and balanced, freshly-made dog food directly to customers’ doors. Our ultimate goal is to create innovative, delightful and personalized experiences across all aspects of pet care, and we believe our direct-to-consumer business model, holistic approach to growth, and dynamic culture uniquely position us to shepherd this backwards industry into the future.

To date, The Farmer’s Dog has delivered over 1 billion meals nationwide and raised over $150M in funding to help us build a company as healthy as the dogs who are eating those meals. Join us as we continue to develop ways of bringing peace of mind to customers, health to their companions, and much-needed change to the way people feed and care for their pets.

What We Stand For and Where You’ll Come In

We are looking for a highly analytical, systems-oriented leader who can both build and operate—driving automation, improving forecasting accuracy, and unlocking new insights through data and AI. You’ll lead a high-impact team and play a key role in shaping the future of planning.

How You'll Make An Impact

Lead and develop the Planning team (2 direct reports), setting priorities, elevating capabilities, and driving a high-performance, data-driven culture.
Own end-to-end demand forecasting, transitioning from manual (Excel/Google Sheets) processes to automated, system-driven forecasts powered by data pipelines and advanced analytics.
Partner closely with Data Science / Analytics teams to build data pipelines, productionize models, and replace manual (Excel/Google Sheets) workflows with scalable systems.
Design and continuously improve forecasting methodologies by incorporating advanced analytics, AI, and key business drivers (pricing, promos, subscriber behavior, seasonality).
Lead scenario planning and demand simulations (e.g., launches, pricing, merchandising), quantifying risk and guiding cross-functional decisions across Growth, Finance, and Operations.
Establish and operationalize core demand and inventory data models, with clear ownership of KPIs (forecast accuracy, attainment, WOH, inventory turns, service levels).
Collaborate with Finance on forecasting inputs, budget alignment, and variance analysis (COGS, mix, demand drivers) to improve predictability.
Act as a data and AI leader—identifying inefficiencies, mitigating risks through early signal detection, and delivering forward-looking insights to support S&OP/IBP.

We're Excited About You Because

You have a strong analytical and technical skillset, with a track record of translating data into automated, system-driven decisions and measurable business impact; you are proficient in SQL and comfortable working in modern data environments (e.g., BigQuery, Sigma, Hex, Looker).
You have experience partnering with Data Science / Analytics teams to build data pipelines, productionize models, and replace manual (Excel/Google Sheets) workflows with scalable systems.
You have demonstrated experience applying advanced analytics and AI/ML approaches to improve forecasting, demand planning, and decision-making.
You have clear, confident and persuasive verbal & written communication skills when working with a diverse group of cross-stakeholders.
You have proven ability to lead initiatives end-to-end—from problem definition and data exploration to building automated solutions and driving adoption.
You are a data-driven problem solver with a bias toward automation, proactively identifying inefficiencies and implementing scalable, tech-enabled solutions.
You are adaptable and resilient in a dynamic and rapidly evolving business environment.
You have experience managing a team of at least two direct reports, and care deeply about coaching, development, and fostering a high performing, collaborative team culture.

Office Guidelines

We are an in-office culture, made of in-office people who thrive on the collaboration and magnetism of working in a shared space. We are seeking individuals who excel in this type of environment, where being present fosters deeper connections and engagement. We ask all team members to be in office 4 - 5 days a week to build a collaborative and invested environment to foster our unique in-person culture we are proud to have. This office policy is subject to change at company discretion.

Our Belonging Philosophy

We believe Belonging is a shared commitment to creating a workplace where every person feels respected, valued, and empowered to be themselves. When people feel a true sense of belonging, they do their best work, take smart risks, and bring forward diverse perspectives — leading to stronger decisions and deeper relationships.

A Few of Our Best Benefits

Dog-friendly office in SoHo
Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
Company supported mental health benefits
12 week paid parental leave
Competitive 401k plan with company match
Flexible PTO
Discounted fresh food for your pup
Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Farmer's Dog, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or status. For more information, please visit Know Your Rights.

Reasonable Accommodations

TFD complies with applicable federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humansops@thefarmersdog.com.

NYC Pay Range

$155,000 - $160,000 USD