Sr Manager, Demand Planning & S&OP

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Information Technology

10002 New York, NY - USA

Manager / Team Leader

Hybrid

Experteer Overview

In this role you will own the forecasting engine end-to-end for a fast-moving consumer business, driving the monthly demand cycle and steering the S&OP process from demand review to executive sign-off. You will translate POS signals into forward-looking forecasts and partner with Sales, Brand, and Marketing to align on innovations and campaigns. Your work safeguards in-stock performance and revenue across major retail accounts, including Walmart, Amazon, and TikTok Shop. You will set analytical standards, lead cross-functional discussions, and present demand insights to leadership. This is a hands-on, senior position with high impact on supply and revenue in a hybrid NYC setting.

Compensation / Benefits

bonus
medical
dental
401(k)

Responsibilities

Own the monthly demand cadence and ensure forecast accuracy for leadership review
Translate POS signals and actuals into forward-looking forecasts
Lead pre-S&OP alignment meetings with Sales to discuss risks and assumptions
Prepare demand review materials and decks for Demand Review and Executive S&OP
Maintain and optimize reports surfacing POS trends to drive decisions
Flag early demand shifts and ensure updates land in the forecast to avoid stockouts or overages
Oversee retailer inventory health and weekly TikTok Shop reporting with timely transfers
Close shipments-vs-forecast gaps and communicate forecast gaps to relevant audiences
Strengthen cross-functional partnership with Brand and Marketing for innovation planning and POS lifts
Deliver visibility into POS, inventory, ladder plans, and service levels for key accounts and TikTok Shop
Review forecast accuracy and bias and feed learnings back into the process

Key requirements

7+ years in demand planning, forecasting, or S&OP in CPG/retail
Deep fluency with POS and syndicated retail data
Experience with Alloy or equivalent demand-signal platform (a strong plus)
Track record of owning a monthly S&OP cadence and presenting to senior leadership
Advanced Excel/modeling skills and ability to build clear, decision-focused reports
Strong commercial instincts and ability to partner with Sales, Brand, and Marketing
Excellent communication to explain forecast gaps and risks to non-technical audiences
Self-directed with ability to guide an analyst without formal direct reports

cross-functional collaboration clear communication commercial acumen POS data analysis Alloy or similar demand-signal platform Advanced Excel modeling

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