Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

Manager, Demand & Supply Planning

AQUA-LEISURE RECREATION LLC

Stoughton, MA Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications AI models Implementing demand forecasting tools Predictive modeling analysis Customer service Resource planning methods Practicing in a supply chain operations role AI platforms (beyond public GPTs) Supply chain experience within retail Machine intelligence Model deployment International corporation experience Machine learning (ML) fundamentals Process improvement planning Predictive analytics projects Supply chain optimization Machine learning frameworks Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description Description:

Helio Outdoors is a branded consumer products company serving the needs of millions of consumers for swim sports and pool related products through many different sales channels including mass merchants, e-commerce, and distributors world-wide. As the Operations team continues to grow and take shape as a best-in-class organization, we are seeking a forward-thinking demand and supply planning professional to take charge of a business-critical, complex and yet exciting responsibility using our proprietary AI planning software. This is an on-site position and will be based out of our Stoughton, MA or Denver, CO location. The role is a part of the Operations unit and partners internally with the Finance, Sales, New Product Development (NPD), IT, and Asia Sourcing organizations.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead a team of demand and supply planners to deliver demand and procurement plans for their assigned set of customers / brands. Develop and execute advance demand and supply planning standard methodologies, set tactical goals for the organization, and drives follow through major landmarks. Acts as the voice of the team in all cross-functional discussions within and outside of US responsibility. Supports a culture of exception management by proactively identifying major issues and opportunities around demand and supply. Drives a culture of excellence in analysis and execution while taking ownership of identified issues in inventory planning to drive quantifiable solutions and positive business results. Supports monthly demand-supply reconciliation and reporting. Participates in the S&OP process in collaboration with cross functional partners. Creates systemic processes with in-depth retail analysis skills to deliver an agnostic view of shipment potential. Participates in goal setting and is the active leader in forecast accuracy, coverage reporting and SKU rationalization. Optimize inventory operations by utilizing advanced AI forecasting software to maximize turns and prevent stock outs.

Requirements:

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in supply chain, specifically in demand, supply, and allocation planning for recreation industry, retail, wholesale, or comparable seasonal high SKU-count CPG industry. Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Mathematics or equivalent practical experience. Experience with AI-integrated planning tools that build, validate and deploy machine learning models for demand forecasting. Ability to thrive in a global, multi-cultural and multi-country environment while building cross functional, trusted partnerships and facilitating consensus within and across work teams. A strong work knowledge of effective supply chain performance, including customer service, supplier and asset management. Passion for crafting processes and systems improvements. Skills in analysis, influencing, negotiation, communication and navigating a sophisticated global organization. Energy for working in a sophisticated, collaborative, fast-paced environment, and handling several projects at one time. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings and late evenings, to accommodate meetings across global time zones (including Asia). Direct experience with Amazon, ecommerce and online marketplaces is highly preferred.