Senior Demand Planning Manager

As the Senior Demand Planning Manager you will develop and execute demand forecasts and planning processes to ensure accurate and efficient supply chain operations. You will spearhead the Americas Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process coordinating crossfunctional teams to achieve optimal service levels forecast accuracy and inventory performance across our Machines Extensions and C&A categories.

Collaborating closely with the Planning team and key stakeholdersincluding the VPs of Operations EVP of Products and CFOyou will design and implement a robust demand planning strategy that aligns with broader business goals. You will also lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy streamline planning processes and strengthen crossfunctional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the Americas S&OP Process:

• Facilitate the S&OP process ensuring alignment between sales marketing supply chain and finance on demand forecasts and supply plans.
• Collaborate with regional and global teams to balance demand requirements with supply chain capabilities and business priorities.

1. Demand Forecasting and Planning:

• Create and maintain demand forecasts at various levels (e.g. product region customer) using historical data market trends and sales input.
• Proactively identify and resolve demandsupply imbalances in collaboration with supply planners and supplier management teams.

1. CrossFunctional Collaboration:

• Partner with customer supply chain sales marketing and finance to incorporate insights from market trends promotions and strategic initiatives into demand plans.
• Support product launches and phaseouts by aligning forecasts with inventory and production strategies.

1. Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to automate and enhance demand planning tools methods and analytics.
• Share best practices across the organization to foster innovation in planning processes.

1. Analytics and Decision Support:

• Analyze demand data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify trends improve forecast accuracy and optimize inventory levels.
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership to inform datadriven decisionmaking.

1. Supplier and Inventory Collaboration:

• Work with supply planning and supplier management teams to align demand forecasts with production schedules.
• Participate in supplier QBRs sharing demand insights and collaborating to enhance supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications :

• Naturally curious fostering creative problemsolving and critical thinking.
• Bachelors degree or higher in an analytical discipline such as Supply Chain Finance Economics Mathematics Statistics or Data Science.
• 8 years of proven experience in planning or a related role.
• Proficiency in ERP and MRP planning systems.
• Strong analytical skills with expertise in data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to effectively communicate Supply Chain insights to nonSupply Chain stakeholders in a clear and meaningful way.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau Domo Qlik) is preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Selfmotivated and proactive with a strong ownership mindset to understand the business and drive opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings.

Additional Information :

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Cricut is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime