Demand Planning Manager, Blink + Ring Global Demand

Demand Planning Manager, Blink + Ring Global Demand

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• Spearhead the evaluation, design and implementation of AI‑powered demand planning solutions
• Drive innovation in our forecasting processes through the exploration and adoption of machine learning and predictive analytics
• Pioneer the development of AI‑enhanced tools and methodologies to transform traditional demand planning approaches
• Build and implement AI‑based analytics dashboards and reporting systems
• Manage end‑to‑end demand planning processes for our core devices
• Drive the forecasting of new product launches and maintain phase‑in/phase‑out processes
• Serve as a subject matter expert for overall demand planning, pricing, promotional planning, and in‑stock/retailer demand
• Own and communicate the global demand plan to stakeholders
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for key demand planning performance indicators
• Support S&OP process implementation through reporting, analytics and monthly meeting facilitation

You will serve as the demand planning POC for your assigned device programs. Further, you will own, shape and refine your demand plans based on insights from key product, category, sales and retail teams. Along with day‑to‑day operations, you’ll be heavily involved in long‑range planning objectives, drafting the documentation needed to substantiate monthly purchasing decisions to leadership, managing new product introductions, and acting as a critical liaison in the S&OP process.

The mission of our planning organization is to deliver quality forecasts, supply plans and allocation plans to ensure customers can purchase the product they want, when and where they want it. You will own and manage worldwide planning for specific Ring device programs, think critically, manage without authority, and leverage a broad cross‑functional network of business teams. This role is highly visible throughout the organization and will lead the management and generation of large‑scale demand plans presented to senior leaders and C‑level executives.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations, engineering, analytics or related field
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel at an advanced level, including pivot tables, macros, index/match, VLOOKUP, VBA, data links, etc.
• Knowledge of SQL at an intermediate level, including compile queries, subqueries, aggregation/grouping, data modification, etc.
• Experience defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics
• Experience in complex problem solving and working in a tight schedule environment
• Experience implementing repeatable processes and driving automation or standardization
• Experience with AI/ML technologies
• 2+ years of experience in an operations‑based Demand Planning role (note: retail planning experience is not the same as demand planning experience)

• Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization
• Experience supporting accounting/finance customers to set and effectively manage expectations, project deliverables, and drive resolution when conflicts or issues arise
• Proficient in AI prompting/AI‑leveraged analytics

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants:
Job duties for this position include working safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhering to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicating effectively and respectfully; and following all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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