Demand Planning Senior Manager

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Scandinavian Tobacco Group seeks a Demand Planning Senior Manager in Bethlehem, PA to lead a team and implement end-to-end planning to ensure production continuity and a solid Demand Plan across Commercial and Supply Chain. You will own S&OP inputs and scenarios, collaborate with Commercial, Marketing, and Supply Planning to align inventory with financial goals, and drive KPIs while developing tools for new products. Ideal candidates have a related bachelor’s degree, APICS CPIM or CSCP preferred, and experience with SAP, QAD, o9 or Dynamics AX; leadership and US work authorization are required. To apply effectively, tailor your resume to highlight leadership and measurable planning outcomes. This onsite role is direct search; visa sponsorship and agencies are not accepted. Benefits include health, 401(k) match, and PTO.

ABOUT THE ROLE…

The Demand Planning Senior Manager is responsible for leading and developing a team to ensure that Demand Planning processes are in place to enable operational and production continuity. This role also works closely with Commercial and Supply Chain colleagues to ensure a robust Demand Plan for business and products as appropriate.

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Support in developing tools and processes in establishing an end-to-end Planning

department.

• Proactively manages and develops the performance of direct reports and team

members through performance management, calibration, resource review and

planning, capability, disciplinary, training and development.

• Participate in the S&OP process. Provides inputs and prepares scenarios as

needed to the S&OP Managers.

• Collaborates closely and effectively with Commercial, Marketing, Portfolio and
• Supply Planning and S&OE to ensure a complete and robust Demand Plan
• Develops best practice processes for effective management of a Statistical Demand
• Planning strategies, and business/customer facing Demand Planning strategy and

team development.

• Collaborates effectively with the Supply Planning department to align inventory and

financial objectives.

• Monitors Demand Planning and Suppl KPI's to drive business improvements.
• Identifies and continuously improves planning tools and processes.
• Facilitates new product planning and coordinates product discontinuations with

relevant stakeholders and within the Planning environment.

• Works closely and effectively with Supply Chain, Finance, Customer Service and
• Procurement to ensure timeliness of information and data accuracy to avoid supply

chain disruptions.

• Analyzes planning performance and sets and facilitates a regular cadence of

performance discussions with Portfolio Planners.

• Responsible for the timely aggregation and dissemination of reports and

communications.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum bachelor’s degree majoring in supply chain management, operations,

business administration or similar.

• An advanced degree or relevant certifications in supply chain (such as APICS CPIM,

CSCP) is preferred.

• Experience implementing and using planning tools such as Microsoft Dynamics AX,

QAD, SAP, o9, etc.

WHAT’S IN AN OFFER?

As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package as a generous benefits package.

•             Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan

•             Flexible Spending Account

•             Disability Plans

•             Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance

•             Additional Supplemental Benefits

•             Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays

•             401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

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*Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by the Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.

**This position does not offer Visa sponsorship. Candidates must have valid work authorization in the United States and only qualified candidates will be contacted.