Product Manager III/Demand Planner

Task Breakdown and Workflow: Forecast Management (60%) Own and manage all forecast inputs (sales curve, baselines, and promo lifts) and build forward-looking forecasts based on historical and channel-driven adjustments. Program Management (40%) Create and manage a workback schedule for every forecasting cycle, holding channel owners accountable for executing inputs and meeting deadlines.

JOB TITLE: Product Manager III/Demand Planner
LOCATION: Seattle, WA or San Francisco, CA (Onsite)
DURATION: 12 Months (potential extension)
PAY RANGE: $64 - $74/hr.

TOP 3 SKILLS:

• 5 7 years of relevant experience working with complex portfolios; the role involves 60% demand planning and forecasting and 40% program management.
• Demand planning and forecasting promotional impacts.
• Experience in B2C, Finance, or traditional retail industries; ability to connect to strategy; strong Excel skills.

Task Breakdown and Workflow:

• Forecast Management (60%)
  • Own and manage all forecast inputs (sales curve, baselines, and promo lifts) and build forward-looking forecasts based on historical and channel-driven adjustments.
  • Create all promotional forecasting, including scenario models as needed by channel owners to drive strategic decisions.
  • Oversee and conduct deep-dive analyses on product performance, including YoY comparisons, attainment tracking, and mix shifts.
  • Provide day-to-day and week-to-week forecasting and sales reporting support to Retail sales channel owners.
  • Create net-short analysis and manage inventory allocation during end-of-sale planning, limiting overhang risk.
  • Manage and update all forecast systems to ensure accuracy.
• Program Management (40%)
  • Create and manage a workback schedule for every forecasting cycle, holding channel owners accountable for executing inputs and meeting deadlines.
  • Meet with channel owners to review baselines, gather feedback, incorporate changes, and document assumptions for bridging and assumption-tracking purposes.
  • Lead recurring forecast inspection meetings with channel owners to review performance against forecast and align on required actions.
  • Ensure that assumptions and forecasting methodologies are standardized across marketplaces, influencing channel owners to follow these processes including emerging/new businesses as well as existing ones.
  • Own the forecast narrative and final documents, bridging changes between forecasting and explaining variances.
  • Lead Global Retail Demand Reviews.

Must-Have Hard Skills:

• 5 7 years of relevant experience working with complex portfolios; the role involves 60% demand planning and forecasting and 40% program management.
• Demand planning and forecasting promotional impacts.
• Experience in B2C, Finance, or traditional retail industries; ability to connect to strategy; strong Excel skills.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a global team, stay motivated, and meet strict deadlines.
• Anaplan.

Years of Experience:

• 5 7 years of experience (5 years is the minimum).

Degree/Certification Requirements:

• 4-year college degree preferred but not required.

Successful Background:

• Experience in B2C, Finance, and traditional retail industries.

BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.

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