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SalaryThe financial planning and demand planner role will be responsible for leading the forecasting (volume, gross sales, etc.) of demand for our products across our North American brands and developing a best-in-class, upgraded approach. This is a critical role as it’s the foundation for developing the Company’s financial forecast, and forecast effectively supporting our sales & operations planning for production and managing inventory. The role will be highly visibility and interact with multiple executives across marketing, sales, finance and operations. This position will also periodically support, time permitting, the VP finance in other finance activities – COGS costing, marketing and innovation finance, sales finance, etc. This position is remote with some travel to Bridgewater, NJ required and it is bonus eligible.
Key Responsibilities
§Manage overall demand planning process
§Lead analytics to develop volume and gross sales forecasting on monthly basis
- Develop, analyze consumption data to develop POS/consumption forecasts by SKU/Brand/Customer
- Develop, analyze inventory levels and changes to develop “shipped” volume and gross sales forecasts for Advantice
- Ensure volume forecasts account for appropriate trade, promotional and advertising campaigns, as well as innovation and competitive activity
- Evaluate, over time, more advanced statistical approaches to forecast demand
§Develop and maintain analytical forecasts models and support migration to automated software system/tool from solely excel based model – be proficient in system/tool
§Collaborate, partner and support key business stakeholders
- Collaborate with operations to feed demand plan into sales & operations planning process
- Collaborate/partner with finance to provide volume and gross sales forecasts into overall financial forecasts and visibility tracking
- Collaborate with marketing (i.e., brand managers, amazon team, etc.) and sales to develop forecasts and support their business planning
§Provide reporting, dashboards and analysis to understand results, variances and trends related to demand patterns and insights
§Refining systems/tools and methods to improve forecasts in order to better anticipate customer needs
§Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner
§Provide additional ad hoc financial planning and analysis support, as appropriate and possible
Preferred skills & experience
§Degree in finance, mathematics, engineering or statistics
§Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
§Advanced excel and other forecasting tools
§Ability to build, upgrade and improve processes and tools vs. leveraging existing tools/processes
§Minimum of 3 years' experience in a demand planning/forecasting/finance role
§Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
§Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
§Excellent written and verbal communication skills
§Ability to collaborate, work cross functionally and develop strong trust and interpersonal relationships
§Experience in consumer goods industry a plus
About Advantice Health
With leading brands like Kerasal, AmLactin, Dermoplast, Triple Paste, and New Skin, we offer a comprehensive range of products in categories such as footcare, nail care, body care, and first aid. You can find our trusted brands at leading retailers including Target, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens, Amazon, and more. We're committed to ensuring convenient access to our high-quality products.
Our efficient business model sets us apart. By keeping our operations lean and agile, we're able to reduce complexity and scale with ease. We've strategically partnered with production experts to manufacture our products, while working with trusted allies in sales and distribution. This allows us to focus on what we do best: understanding consumer needs and developing innovative skin health solutions.
Since our formation in 2019, when we carved out category leading brands from a Swedish pharmaceutical company, we've achieved remarkable growth. Our dedication to skin health led us to acquire AmLactin and Triple Paste, further expanding our portfolio. In April 2022, we partnered with TA Associates, a leading private equity firm with expertise in the consumer industry, to accelerate our progress.
We are headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ. This strategic location positions us to better serve our customers and pursue new opportunities both domestically and internationally. To learn more about our exciting journey and explore our range of products, visit our website at www.advanticehealth.com. Join us as we transform skin health for the better!
