Demand Planning Manager

READ BEFORE APPLYING — REQUIRED CRITERIAMust have demand planning experience in CPG or food/beverage — no exceptionsMust be open to relocating to the San Francisco Bay Area (Walnut Creek, CA)Role is 4 days onsite / 1 day remote — not a remote opportunityNo visa sponsorship available now or in the futureWe're partnering with a high-growth, privately held consumer products company expanding rapidly across major U.S. retail channels. Due to continued growth, they are adding Demand Planning leaders to support increased complexity across channels, customers, and product innovation.This is a high-impact, individual contributor role with strong cross-functional visibility. The right person will thrive in a fast-paced environment, bring structure to ambiguity, and play a key role in scaling demand planning capabilities.What You'll Be DoingOwn demand forecasting for a key retail channel/category using shipment history, POS data, and commercial inputsAnalyze POS and syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI, etc.) to identify trends and improve forecast accuracyLead S&OP processes and align cross-functional stakeholders around demand plansPartner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment with business objectivesIntegrate new product launches into forecasts and support successful market entryTrack KPIs including forecast accuracy, service levels, and inventory performanceBridge short-term execution (S&OE) with longer-term planning (IBP)Drive process improvements and enhance planning capabilitiesWhat We're Looking For5+ years of demand planning experience in CPG or food/beverageProven success improving forecast accuracy and contributing to S&OP / IBP processesStrong experience with POS data and demand planning tools (Anaplan, SAP IBP, o9, etc.)Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentStrong cross-functional collaboration and communication skillsBachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related fieldCompensation: $130K – $160K base