Sr Dir, Demand Planning & Strategy

The Senior Director Demand Planning & Strategy is responsible for owning the end-to-end integration of demand forecasting inventory optimization assortment strategy and retail execution for assigned national retail accounts. This position serves as the strategic connector across Sales Supply Chain Finance Marketing and Operations to drive in-stock excellence forecast accuracy and profitable growth.

This role elevates demand planning from a transactional forecasting function into a proactive business leadership capability that directly influences revenue growth inventory productivity margin performance and retailer partnerships. The Senior Director will lead both strategic and tactical decision-making to optimize supply and demand alignment while advancing enterprise and customer objectives.

What You Will Do:

• Own the end-to-end demand inventory and retail integration strategy for assigned national retail accounts ensuring alignment across Sales Supply Chain Finance Marketing and Operations.
• Lead development and execution of item-level baseline promotional seasonal and event-driven forecasts delivering rolling 13-week and 6-month outlooks that support revenue growth and operational efficiency.
• Drive continuous forecast accuracy improvement with a target performance range of 58% through root-cause analysis demand modeling and cross-functional alignment.
• Manage inventory as a strategic business lever by optimizing in-stock performance inventory turns weeks of supply fill rates and OTIF metrics while minimizing excess and aged inventory.
• Identify and proactively resolve inventory risks replenishment constraints and supply disruptions through close partnership with Operations Production and Supply Chain teams.
• Lead modular planning assortment optimization SKU productivity analysis and shelf strategy initiatives to maximize category performance and retail productivity.
• Develop and optimize Good/Better/Best pricing ladders and assortment architecture aligned with consumer segmentation retailer objectives and margin targets.
• Partner with Sales leadership on line reviews retailer presentations and strategic business planning using data-driven insights and category analytics.
• Ensure execution readiness for all promotional seasonal and retailer-specific events including features rollbacks endcaps and innovation launches.
• Evaluate promotional lift ROI incrementality and post-event performance to improve future planning effectiveness and financial outcomes.
• Deliver executive-level reporting and business analytics including POS performance forecast accuracy inventory trends SKU productivity financial risks and growth opportunities.
• Lead monthly demand reviews and weekly operating cadences to ensure a single aligned version of truth across forecasting inventory and sales assumptions.
• Build and maintain strong strategic relationships with retailer partners while identifying emerging trends market dynamics and opportunities for long-term growth.
• Lead mentor and develop high-performing planning and analytics teams while fostering a culture of accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive process optimization planning capability enhancements and strategic initiatives that improve scalability decision-making and overall business performance.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Economics Supply Chain Analytics or related field is a plus.
• 10 years of progressive experience in demand planning sales planning merchandising forecasting supply chain or related functions within consumer goods or retail environments.
• 7 years of leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and strategic business initiatives.
• Proven experience managing large national retail accounts and complex forecasting environments.
• Strong expertise in demand planning methodologies inventory management assortment optimization and retail analytics.
• Demonstrated success driving forecast accuracy improvements inventory productivity and retail sales growth.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
• Strong executive communication and presentation skills with experience influencing senior leadership and retail partners.
• Experience leading S&OP demand review or integrated business planning processes.
• Strategic mindset with strong operational execution capabilities.
• Exceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of retail economics category management and supply chain dynamics.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced high-growth environments while managing multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office G-Suite forecasting/planning systems and retailer vendor portals.
• Strong project management and organizational leadership skills.
• Excellent problem-solving negotiation and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the toy baby costume pet or broader consumer goods industries.
• Experience working with major national retail accounts and retailer vendor systems.

What we offer:

The base salary may vary based on experience role tenure performance industry and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children employee basic life and AD&D insurance a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals short and long-term disability and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes a Monday through Thursday on-site with an optional WFH on Fridays up to 20 workdays fully remote each year and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products relationships and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Dont miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today and lets shape the future of play together!

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color sex religion national or ethnic origin citizenship status ancestry disability age military status marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares a Berkshire Hathaway company is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997 Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows Pokémon Hello Kitty Star Wars Disney BumBumz and Adopt addition to toys offerings include virtual games costumes and pet products. Headquartered in Plantation Florida Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information visit and follow us on LinkedIn X Instagram and Facebook.

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