Demand Planning Manager

ZipRecruiter; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for a Demand Planning Manager to enhance planning for their rapidly growing omni-channel business. The candidate will be responsible for developing demand forecasts, maintaining independent plans for different channels, and collaborating cross-functionally to drive business-critical decisions. This role is in-person/hybrid based in Tribeca, NYC.

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Bonus eligibility

100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance

401(k)

Generous parental leave

Flexible vacation

Catered lunch in office

Dog friendly office

Unlimited cereal

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in demand planning in a high-growth context.
• Hands-on with demand planning software and advanced Excel/GSheets.
• Outstanding project management and process-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the demand planning process for online and retail.
• Utilize advanced modeling techniques for accurate forecasts.
• Conduct and facilitate scenario planning to account for market shifts.

Skills

Data synthesis

Trend Spotting

Project Management

Process Building

Communication

Tools

Demand planning software

Excel

GSheets

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Magic Spoon reimagines your childhood breakfasts favorites with more protein, less sugar, and more fun. Since launching in 2019, we've brought our unbelievably tasty cereal to over one million customers online and over 20,000 stores nationwide. With our recently launched Protein Treats and Protein Granola we're continuing to find new ways to make mornings magical - all made possible by our incredible team.

We’re looking for a strategic, analytical, and hands-on Demand Planning Manager to bring to the next level the demand planning function for Magic Spoon’s rapidly growing omni-channel business across DTC, Amazon, and retail. This position is ideal for an operations manager who thrives on tackling ambiguity, building and continuously evolving processes, and partnering cross-functionally to drive business-critical decisions. Reporting to our Senior Director of Planning & Systems, you’ll shape how we plan, forecast, and deliver delicious cereal and treats across all Magic Spoon channels.

This is a full time, in-person/hybrid role (Tues, Weds, Thursday in office) based in Tribeca, NYC.

In this role you'll:

• Own and develop the demand planning process for both the Online (DTC, Amazon) and Retail businesses, by maintaining an independent demand plan for each channel (may differ from consumption plans) and providing a distinct point of view to inform planning discussions.
• Utilize demand planning software and advanced modeling techniques to generate accurate, business-driving forecasts, supplementing with best-in-class GSheets tools and analytics.
• Analyze sales trends, promotion calendars, new launches, customer inventory portals, and key forecast drivers to produce actionable demand forecasts at the SKU/category/channel/customer level.
• Build and lead processes and systems to continuously improve forecast accuracy, drive visibility into variances, highlight root causes, and proactively identify forward actions for improvement.
• Partner deeply with Growth, Retail and Commercial teams to translate topline sales plans into nuanced demand forecasts aligned with business needs and inventory constraints.
• Conduct and facilitate scenario planning to account for market shifts, promotional plans, launches, and unpredictable demand drivers.
• Play a key role in the monthly S&OP process, owning forecast content, preparing and socializing materials for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Establish and maintain demand planning KPIs, reporting, and dashboards to create accountability, transparency, and alignment across teams.
• Serve as the internal demand planning subject matter expert—educate commercial, supply chain, and finance partners about best practices and process improvements.
• Support the ongoing development of our demand planning tech stack and processes as we scale.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience in demand planning, forecasting, and S&OP at a high-growth CPG, food/beverage, or fast-moving consumer brand, ideally with omni-channel exposure (DTC + retail)
• Significant hands-on experience implementing and using demand planning software, advanced Excel/GSheets analysis, and building new forecasting models/processes
• A proven ability to synthesize data, spot trends, conduct root-cause analyses, and develop actionable solutions that drive improved outcomes
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally—especially with Sales/Growth, Commercial/Retail, Operations, and Finance partners
• Outstanding project management and process-building skills; able to create structure from ambiguity, prioritize, and deliver results
• Strong business acumen and comfort working in a high-growth, changing environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to influence leadership and drive consensus
• Experience with S&OP process ownership and KPI measurement
• Obsession with continuous improvement and a love of all things food, wellness, and entrepreneurship

Benefits

• Competitive salary & equity
• Bonus eligibility
• 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible vacation
• Catered lunch in office
• Dog friendly office
• Unlimited cereal