Job Description

•    Lead Demand Planning for Soapbox across the business segments within the S&OP process.  •    Develop the sales & production forecasts for all products to feed the MRP systems which includes the development of a rolling 52 week rolling forecast at brand, product line and SKU level. •    Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Finance to identify and incorporate market intelligence (events) into the demand forecast.  •    Analyze factors that impact demand: studying baseline, category trends, trade promotions, competitive products, seasonality, retail consumption, distribution channels, and leverage statistical models to successfully build a demand plan that quantifies the business environment.   •    Lead communication of demand requirements to supply and financial team for production and forecast purposes. •    Maintain reporting to the management team summarizing sales trends, inventory levels, capacity, service levels, sales and all related issues that support key performance indicators. •    Coordinate & Monitor the Trade Promotion Plan by Customer, evaluating the effectiveness of Trade promotion spending and Customer promotional activity and providing counsel to Sales & Finance.   

Qualifications

•    Able to thrive in a fast growing, entrepreneurial environment with an ability to creatively solve problems.  •    Deep understanding of the Supply Chain and Demand Planning process & the CPG Mass Market Retail Marketplace.  •    Demonstrated knowledge of MRP processes and systems and the S&OP process.  •    Exceptional attention to detail, follow–through and organizational skills •    Strong quantitative and analytical experience including MS Office applications with a strength in Excel; Skilled in working with syndicated data (IRI/Nielsen), retailer proprietary POS and Trade Promotion systems.  •    Clear and concise communicator.  •    Detail oriented while maintaining a high-level business perspective. •    Experience with continual process improvement methods with a demonstrated ability to identify issues, conduct root cause analysis and take action to fix issues •    Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Economics, Finance or Marketing with 5+ years experience in a similar role, preferably in the CPG industry.  

Additional Information

Initially, this position will be hired as a full-time hourly contractor. After 90 days, the position will be converted to a full-time salaried position.

Soapbox Soaps is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status or disability.