Global Demand Planner Manager 48020
Global Demand Planner Manager 48020
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Job Description
At Hasbro were changing the face of play and entertainment. Were looking for people who want to explore experiment and innovate to come up with the best ideas. Our culture of community passion integrity creativity and inclusion has inspired our diverse team of highly skilled highly creative and highly committed individuals for 100 years and we believe the best is yet to come.
We are seeking to add a Global Category Demand Planning Manager to play an integral role in our Demand Planning Organization!
The Global Category Demand Planning Manager is the overall owner of the Demand Planning / Forecasting process for their category. The goal of the Category Demand Planning Manager is to drive forecast reconciliation process from Global Play lead teams through to region continuously improving service levels through accurate forecasting. This is accomplished by leveraging Hasbros Logility solution to create baseline forecasts through analytical and statistical forecasting methods and through working with GPLs & marketbased planners to create & enrich baseline resulting in a consensus forecast. They will be a brand/category expert knowing key trends risk and opportunities through close partnership with GPL & market teams. Furthermore this role will support range alignment within category and support to elevate planning accuracy & reduction in bias
A day in the life of a Global Category Demand Planning Manager:
- Maintain forecasting models to support the creation of a rolling 2year baseline forecast for all products within the portfolio of the assigned category forecasting both units and revenue.
- Manage product data effectively to support categorization of the portfolio by lifecycle/stage brand category and other product characteristics in order to determine appropriate forecasting models by portfolio segment/ category.
- Coordinate with GPLs to effectively manage forecasts for product introductions and discontinuations in line with strategic commercial plans ensuring alignment data flows between P2M & Logility.
- Review and adjust demand history to support creation of a category baseline forecast free of data anomalies promotions shortages and other events that would skew generation of an accurate statistical baseline forecast.
- Utilize technical mastery of the Logility solution to analyze forecast performance with regard to established KPIs and metrics and identify interventions and adjustments needed to improve forecast quality.
- Own set up monitoring and adjustment of forecasting parameters within the Logility solution that drive algorithmic details which determine how forecasts are calculated.
- Be a partner to local market/regional planners ensuring brand strategy is incorporated in local demand forecasts partnering as they incorporate planned commercial activities such as promotions deals and media campaigns as well as market intelligence such as competitive activity and retailer priorities to build upon the baseline and create an aligned consensus forecast.
- In coordination with Hasbros Analytics Insights and Measurements team (AIM) & GPL provide insights to commercial demand planning on volumetric studies implication to forecast global brand insights category ambition and potential opportunities for growth.
- Coordinate as required Demand Management Review (DMR) input for global DMR/ GPL reviews.
What youll bring:
- 7 years Demand Planning and Forecasting experience is required.
- Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain Management.
- Experience with Logility is preferred.
- Has worked in international matrix environment (FMCG preferred).
- Strong technical and analytical skills with demonstrated experience utilizing advanced supply chain planning solutions.
- High level of attention to detail able to analyze large quantities of data identify issues and implications and create a prioritized plan to address.
- Demonstrate a bias for action operating with a high sense of urgency.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be effective in building positive relationships working effectively across functions and geographies and influencing business decisions.
- Able to handle confidential information with a high level of trust and integrity.
- Project and task management skills to break down business and project needs into an executable plan identify and coordinate resources to complete the component tasks and communicate progress.
- Proficient with computer applications including experience with Microsoft Office and advanced capabilities in Microsoft Excel.
- Strategic thinker can understand overall company direction and build relevant functional strategies to support this.
- Sound commercial and financial acumen can interpret and explain complex statistical information.
- Thinks and operates in a global context.
- Good understanding of product brand building internal process and market / customer environment.
- Strong decision making by making factsbased decisions and following through to completion analyses and uses data to achieve company goals drives initiates action and follow ups.
- Ability to effectively utilize tools to monitor performance and effectiveness.
- Continuous improvement & process optimization mindset.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Team player and thinker in terms of solutions derived from sound analysis.
- Demonstrate ability to evaluate and balance team and individual workloads through effective time management prisonization and organizational skills.
- Flexible selfstarter with a high degree of independence.
- Excellent ability to work and communicate in multifunctional teams with multiple stakeholders.
Compensation Range Currency USD:
- Starting Pay Range: $96400
- Pay Range End: $156400
Hasbros worldclass brands and talented people are our greatest assets. One of the ways we invest in you is through a competitive and contemporary benefits package. Your particular benefits package will depend on your position location local legal requirements and years with the company. Heres a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical Dental & Vision Insurance Paid Vacation Time & Holidays Generous 401(k) match Paid Parental Leave Team Hasbro Volunteer Program Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs Tuition Reimbursement Toy Discounts and more!
Hasbro is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age marital status or any other legally protected status.
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Employment Type
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