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Demand Planning Manager (Contract)

Mexico City, Mexico (On-site)

Demand Planning Manager (Contract)

2 Hours ago • All levels • Logistics • Undisclosed

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Job Description

The Demand Planning Manager (contract) at Spin Master will lead supply and demand planning teams, developing and managing forecasting models. Key responsibilities include creating and updating forecast models using sales, marketing, and financial data, tracking seasonal trends, managing inventory planning (levels, lead times, turns, etc.), optimizing the SOP process and MRP/replenishment activities. This role requires strong communication with sales teams, stakeholders, and resolving customer service issues. The ideal candidate will have experience in operations planning, SOP and forecasting, MRP, and SAP, and a solid understanding of supply chain and inventory management. Experience in the CPG sector is a plus.

Must have:

Lead supply & demand planning teams
Develop & manage forecasting models
Manage inventory planning & optimization
Optimize SOP process & MRP/replenishment
Strong communication & stakeholder management
Experience with SAP and supply chain

Good to have:

CPG sector experience

Perks:

Growth and Career Opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Comprehensive Benefits
Other fun Perks!

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Job Description:

What will you work on?

This role is responsible to lead supply planning and demand planning teams therefore the responsibility is local SOP process, forecasting and supplying product to fulfill customer requirements.

How will you create impact?

Create and update forecast models, incorporating all information obtained regarding sales, marketing, finance, business intelligence models and information from other sources such as Circana.
Track specific trends for seasonal commercial cycles to include it in forecasts.
Develop and manage processes for inventory planning in terms of Inventory level, lead time, Turns, Days of Supply and non-performing inventory at the Finished Good and Product Family level.
Drive efficient execution of the SOP process with a mind for optimization. Prepare Supply analysis in support of the SOP Process.
Drive optimization of MRP and Replenishment activities.
Communicate Supply Status including Production Forecasts to key stakeholders.
Work closely with International and Domestic Sales Team to reduce/eliminate excess of FG, and expedite to resolve inventory constraints.
Build strong working relationship with commercial teams to meet the needs of the business to maximize product availability through forecasting and planning.
Monitor and help resolve customer service related issues for assigned products in support of customers, brand manager Sales parties.
Proactively manage and monitor inventory levels.
Ensure readiness of weekly and monthly reports. Review contents and formats prior to present to Senior Team during Supply Agreement Meeting, Buy Approval Meeting and Excess Obsolete Inventory Meeting.
Build strong relationships with internal external stakeholders in an effort to, bring forth continuous improvements and improved KPIs.

What are your skills and experience?

Exeprience in an Operations Planning role
SOP and forecasting
Expertise in Planning, MRP and SAP
Solid understanding of supply chain and inventory activities
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize.
Experience in CPG sector would be a plus

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What you can expect from us:

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Growth and Career Opportunities
Flexible Work Hours
Innovation, Collaboration and Fun
Comprehensive Benefits
Other fun Perks!

What’s it like to work here?

Spin Master is a fast-paced, hands-on organization that provides many great opportunities for impactful decision-making; though our challenging start-up atmosphere isn’t for everyone, we have a proven record of opportunities for future advancement and internal transfers for our passionate and results driven team.

Everyone is welcome in our sandbox and we are committed to an accessible and inclusive hiring process that provides reasonable accommodation to all applicants.

Spin Master strives to create an accessible and inclusive application and selection process and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants who may require provisions to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. Should you require an accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team, by email at or by phone at and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

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