Job Details - Manager of Demand Planning and Forecasting, Bentonville, AR

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Client Summary:

Are you sick of hearing about hiring freezes and reductions in force? Is your company still struggling through the recession?

Well, our client has experienced 50%+ CAGR in both net sales and earnings over the past 5 years – 13% in 2008 alone. They are a top 100 Wal-Mart supplier that has a #1 or #2 position in all of its categories.

Owning some of the best known brands that dominate the shelves of Wal-Mart and Target, they have proven time and time again that they believe in promoting from within!

Position Description:

- Manager of Forecasting & Demand Planning reporting to the VP of Operations & Finance;
- Develop and maintain an 18-month unit forecast at the SKU level and drive the entire forecast process for the Wal-Mart / Sam’s Club business;
- Protect the financial performance of the strategic business unit by identifying and recommending solutions to potential supply chain issues;
- Develop models to forecast new products;
- Lead monthly forecast review meetings with executives;
- Participate in the financial budgeting process;
- Participate in monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings;
- Advise sales, marketing and finance of variances between existing forecasts, plans and actuals.

Background Required:

- Highly energetic individuals with 8-10 years of experience that includes supply chain planning, forecasting / demand planning, merchandise planning, and / or replenishment planning.
- Experience with high-volume Retail / CPG (Durables) supply chains;
- Effective use of Retail Link, MS Excel and forecasting applications like Logility, Manugistics, i2, SAP APO, Demantra, etc.;
- Bachelor’s Degree required;
- Proven track record of success in similar role.

Compensation Plan:

- $85-95K + 20% bonus;
- Full benefit package including medical, dental, disability and 401(k).

For consideration, please submit your current resume to:

Jason Breault
Managing Director

TopGrading Solutions
519 American Legion Hwy., Suite 12
Westport, MA 02790

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