Senior Manager, Demand Planning

Jazwares; Bentonville (AR); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Jazwares is seeking a Senior Manager, Demand Planning to lead end-to-end forecasting across multiple product lines and channels. You will drive collaboration with Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve forecast accuracy and optimize inventory investments.

You will influence executive decisions with data-driven insights, manage promotions and launches, and guide S&OP/IBP processes to support profitable growth.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Demand Planning or related fields in CPG/retail.
• Experience supporting major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Amazon, Sam's Club, or Kroger.
• Strong expertise in demand forecasting, S&OP/IBP, and replenishment processes.
• Proven ability to use syndicated data (Nielsen/Circana/IRI) and retailer portals.
• Advanced Excel skills including Power Query, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, and financial modeling.
• Experience with SAP IBP, SAP APO, JDA, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Kinaxis, Demantra, Logility, or Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end demand planning across categories and channels using POS, shipment history, and market trends.
• Own bias/variability metrics, perform root cause analysis, and incorporate launches and promos into plans.
• Develop inventory strategies to optimize levels, max in-stock, minimize excess, and manage risks.
• Collaborate with retailer teams and Sales leadership on JBP, annual plans, and forecasts.
• Analyze promotions and provide ROI, trade optimization, and customer scorecards.
• Translate complex data into executive-ready insights and scenario planning models.
• Present demand assumptions and pricing during monthly S&OP/IBP meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, automation, and KPI dashboards.

Job description

The Senior Manager, Demand Planning plays a pivotal role in our global toy business, driving end-to-end forecasting, inventory optimization, and supply chain strategies for our major retail partners! In this highly collaborative position, you will lead cross-functional initiatives across Sales, Supply Chain, and Finance to improve forecast accuracy, maximize product availability, and optimize inventory investment. As a strategic partner, you will leverage data analytics to influence executive decisions, ensure flawless promotional execution, and drive profitable growth. Join our dynamic team to help us ensure the right products get to the right places, shaping the future of play!

What You Will Do:

Lead the end-to-end demand planning process across multiple product categories and customer channels by developing accurate statistical and collaborative forecasts using POS, shipment history, syndicated data, and market trends

Drive forecast accuracy and continuous improvement by owning bias and variability metrics, performing root cause analysis, and incorporating new product launches, seasonality, and promotional activities into demand plans

Develop and execute inventory strategies to optimize levels, maximize in-stock performance, minimize excess inventory, and mitigate supply risks while monitoring health metrics like OTIF, fill rates, and inventory turns

Partner directly with retailer teams and Sales leadership to support inventory planning, joint business planning (JBP), annual customer business plans, volume forecasts, and strategic growth opportunities

Evaluate promotional effectiveness and support customer line reviews through pre- and post-event analytics, ROI measurement, trade optimization, and the delivery of customer scorecards

Analyze complex datasets, including POS, syndicated data, and retailer portals, to translate information into actionable insights, executive-ready recommendations, and scenario planning models

Present demand assumptions, supply constraints, and pricing strategies during monthly S&OP and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) meetings to influence senior leadership decisions

Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives to standardize forecasting methodologies, optimize replenishment processes, and enhance planning efficiency using Lean principles, automation, and advanced KPI dashboards

What We Are Looking For:

8+ years of progressive experience in Demand Planning, Replenishment, Supply Chain, Sales Planning, Commercial Analytics, or Customer Planning within the CPG, Retail, or Consumer Products industries

Demonstrated experience supporting major retail customers such as Walmart, Target, Costco, Amazon, Sam's Club, or Kroger

Strong expertise in demand forecasting, inventory optimization, S&OP, Integrated Business Planning (IBP), retailer replenishment processes, and overall supply chain operations

Proven ability to utilize syndicated data (such as Nielsen, Circana, or IRI) and retailer portals (such as Retail Link or Scintilla) to analyze market share, shipment trends, and inventory performance

Advanced Excel expertise, including Power Query, Power Pivot, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, statistical analysis, and financial modeling

Hands-on experience with enterprise forecasting and planning systems such as SAP APO, SAP IBP, JDA, Blue Yonder, Anaplan, Kinaxis, Demantra, Logility, or Oracle

Exceptional executive presentation and communication skills with a proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams, leading complex planning initiatives, and driving profitable business growth

Nice To Have:

A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Analytics, or a closely related field is a plus

Proficiency with advanced business intelligence and data visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx, or SQL

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee, but provide the primary duties and responsibilities of the role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

What We Offer

The base salary may vary based on experience, role tenure, performance, industry, and location. Eligibility for the annual performance incentive may apply. Jazwares is a multi-state employer, so the salary range may not apply to other states.

Our benefits package includes basic medical insurance that is 100% company-paid for employees and their children, employee basic life and AD&D insurance, a 401(K) retirement program with Jazwares matching up to 4% of pretax or post-tax deferrals, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement.

Our work environment provides a flexible work schedule that includes Monday through Thursday on-site, with an optional WFH on Fridays, up to 20 workdays fully remote each year, and Time Off for vacation and sick leave. Through Jazwares Cares, you will have the opportunity to volunteer for up to 16 hours a year on community service projects.

Reasonable Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working at Jazwares

At Jazwares, we believe an innovative idea can come from anywhere and anyone. Through our three pillars, we foster innovation and encourage creativity in every area of our business.

• Passion: Our conviction and enthusiasm show in our products, relationships, and commitment to our community.
• Collaboration: We share one vision worldwide, constantly striving to improve and innovate together.
• Humility: We recognize the value in others and treat everyone with respect. Our strength lies in our people and talent.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to be part of the fastest-growing toy company in the industry. Connect with us today, and let's shape the future of play together!

JAZWARES is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, age, military status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Jazwares is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Who We Are

Jazwares, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading global toy manufacturer with a robust portfolio of owned and licensed brands. Founded in 1997, Jazwares celebrates imaginative play with a progressive focus on identifying new and relevant trends to transform into high-quality products for consumers of all ages. Jazwares engages consumers through innovative play experiences with popular brands such as Squishmallows™, Pokémon™, Hello Kitty™, Star Wars™, Five Nights at Freddy’s™, Disney™, BumBumz™, and BLDR™. In addition to toys, offerings include costumes, games, and pillows. Headquartered in Plantation, Florida, Jazwares has offices worldwide and sells its products in over 100 countries. For more information, visit www.jazwares.com and follow us on LinkedIn , X , Instagram , and Facebook .

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