Demand Planning Manager

Location: Remote with requirement to travel for business needs

The Manager, Demand Planning is responsible for leading demand planning activities across Hain Celestial North America and serving as a key contributor to the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Demand Review process es . Reporting to the IBP Lead, this role owns the development, governance, and continuous improvement of the demand planning process and ensures commercial inputs are translated into an accurate, unbiased, and executable demand plan that supports service, inventory, and financial objectives.

• Lead and govern the end-to-end demand planning process across assigned brands, categories, and customers
• Develop and maintain a 24+ month rolling aggregate Demand Plan and a minimum 13-week rolling SKU-level Demand Plan
• Own preparation, quality, and delivery of all demand inputs into the monthly Demand Review process
• Consolidate and validate commercial assumptions, risks, opportunities, and trade‑offs prior to Demand Review
• Create, maintain, and continuously improve statistical forecasting models, including promotional and event‑based adjustments
• Identify and eliminate forecast bias; drive measurable improvements in demand plan accuracy
• Partner cross‑functionally with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Customer Service, and Supply Planning to align and validate demand assumptions
• Own demand‑related scenario planning and “what‑if” analysis to support Demand Review and IBP decision‑making
• Analyze shipment performance, forecast accuracy, and variances; proactively elevate risks and recommendations to the IBP Lead
• Own demand planning systems, master data, and forecasting parameters
• Develop and maintain dashboards and reporting used to support Demand Review, IBP forums, and executive discussions
• Provide functional guidance and coaching to Demand Planners, as applicable
• Support the ongoing evolution and maturity of IBP processes and governance

Education and/or Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain planning within a CPG environment
• Demonstrated experience operating within an S&OP or IBP framework.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Experience with advanced demand planning or IBP tools (e.g., SA P, APO, SAS, Kinaxis)
• APICS or related supply chain certification

Competencies and Proficiency Requirements

• Advanced understanding of demand planning fundamentals and IBP processes
• Strong knowledge of demand planning KPIs, including forecast accuracy and bias
• Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving and scenario modeling skills
• Effective communicator able to influence cross‑functional partners and support decision‑making
• Skilled at presenting complex data, assumptions, and trade‑offs
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and BI/forecasting tools
• Comfortable operating in a matrixed environment with shared accountability

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility:
Influences revenue forecasting, inventory levels, service performance, and financial planning through ownership of demand planning outputs and Demand Review inputs.

Team Size:
May provide functional leadership to Demand Planners; direct reports dependent on structure.

• Travel Requirements:
  Minimal
• Physical Conditions:
  
  Primarily remote based, with occasional office presence.
• Work Environment:
  Office‑based/remote environment with extensive computer use.

• $96,000 - $122,000 / year USD (commensurate with experience and location)
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental Leave

Hain Celestial is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Company does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, expression, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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