Demand Planning Manager

Position Overview: 

SmartyPants is seeking a forward-thinking, analytical, and collaborative Demand Planning Manager to join our fast-growing business.  In this strategic role, you will lead the integration of advanced analytics, digital tools, and cross-functional processes to deliver accurate demand forecasts and drive business growth. You will be a key member of the Operations group and will work closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Planning, and Product Development to ensure our inventory strategy supports key customer accounts and company objectives.   

What You’ll Do: 

• Lead Monthly demand planning and S&OP process and ensure alignment across Sales, Supply, Finance, and Operations.   

•  Develop and maintain rolling forecasts using advanced analytics, statistical models, and digital demand planning platforms.   

•  Collaborate with cross functional partners in sales, marketing, and finance to integrate market intelligence, new product launches, and promotional activities into demand plans.   

•  Measure & Report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as MAPE, WAPE, and Bias. Support other key operational metrics such as customer fill rate and on-time ship.   

•  Implement and Optimize demand planning tools leveraging AI/MO for forecasting and scenario planning.   

•  Drive continuous improvement in forecasting accuracy and process.   

• Other job-related duties as requested 

What You Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field preferred  

• 3-5+ Years' experience in demand planning, supply chain, or related fields 

• Advanced proficiency in Planning software (Kinaxis, Anaplan, APO, etc) and ERP systems (D365, Oracle, SAP).   

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive cross functional alignment.  

•  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.   

•  Experience implementing or optimizing demand planning tools and processes.   

•  Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and organizational/time management skills  

•  Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact with all personality types and behaviors; flexibility 

• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure, fast paced environment 

 What you’ll get: 

At SmartyPants, we are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes both personal and professional growth. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, offering substantial employer contributions for your security and peace of mind. We prioritize your health and well-being through monthly wellness incentives and advocate for a harmonious work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid work. Our office culture encourages creativity and collaboration, supported by a casual dress code and an open office layout. We also provide opportunities for community engagement with paid volunteer time. With 26 allocated holidays, including days specifically for mental health, we ensure that our team members have ample time to rejuvenate.  

 Join us for a fulfilling career journey at a company with a meaningful mission, an exceptional culture, and a team of enthusiastic, driven individuals.  

 The pay range for this position is $109,170.00 - $133,430.00. SmartyPants Vitamins takes into consideration a wide range of factors that are utilized in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, qualifications and education, and other business and organizational needs. This position is bonus eligible. SmartyPants Vitamins employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance, retirement savings benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays. Any coverages for health insurance will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.   

 About Us: 

We are SmartyPants Vitamins – the best-selling vitamin and supplement brand known for making high-quality, nutrient-dense, unbelievably delicious gummy multivitamins for the whole family. In 2020 we joined Unilever as part of the Health & Wellbeing Collective, yielding additional support as we continue to grow the brand globally. From the start, SmartyPants Vitamins has been about family, authenticity and a core commitment to our collective well-being.  SmartyPants believes in making it easier to stay healthy by providing best-in-class products that also taste great.   

We're industry leaders in testing, transparency, and advocacy, from sourcing the highest-quality ingredients to testing and packaging.  We have an appreciation for the comedy and intensity that comes from working in a company with explosive growth and a strong sense of social responsibility. 

Our mission is to bring better health to the real world. How? By making premium products that are crafted to fit delightfully into the lives of real families, and by giving back to women and children in need with the help of our partners at Vitamin Angels. With over 27MM nutrient grants donated to date, and happy customers all over the world, we are well on our way to accomplishing our goal.    

SmartyPants Vitamins is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

 WHAT TO EXPECT DURING THE INTERVIEW PROCESS 

• Initial video screen with a member of our Talent team 
• Round 1: Conversation with the Hiring Manager + 1-2 conversations with other team members
• Round 2: 2-3 conversations with team or cross-functional partners 
• Final Round: Homework* 

*Our final round is called Homework. Candidates who participate in this round are given 3 questions in advance to answer and present to the interview panel they previously spoke with in the process. We understand every candidate is different. If you need a reasonable accommodation to adjust this procedure, please let us know as possible so that we can evaluate and provide other options that work for your needs 

THE DETAILS 

LOCATION: El Segundo, CA

 HOURS: Full time, exempt (salaried) 

MANAGER: Senior Director of Planning 

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. 

What we offer: 

• An opportunity to work with an intelligent, inspiring, and extraordinarily fun team 
• We pay 100% of the premiums for employee-only medical, dental + orthodontics, and vision insurance
• 4 weeks PTO + paid holidays + 12 Mental Health Days per year
• 100% Paid parental leave, Fertility + Adoption Benefits 
• Annual Bonus Plan  
• 401(k) plan with Employer Match 
• Hybrid Work + Wellness + Cell Phone Stipends 
• Free product 
• And much more!