Manager, Forecasting (Demand Planning)

Pharmavite is a leading and growing US manufacturer, marketer, and retailer of quality vitamins, mineral and herbal supplements both domestically and internationally with a strong portfolio of brands such as Nature Made, Nature`s Resource, SAM-e, and Olay. With over 30 years as a major force in the nutritional supplement business, Pharmavite was built on the premise of producing the highest quality nutritional products in the country and operates one of the most sophisticated, state-of-the art research and development facilities in the industry.

 

We currently are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and innovative Manager, Forecasting. This key position will be based in our corporate offices in Northridge, CA.

 

As Manager, Forecasting, you will be responsible for initiatives in the following areas:

 Achieves results and brings out the best in people by:

 Managing the forecasting element of the Demand Management department  Leading Pharmavite S&OP process; serving as liaison between the Demand Management group, Operations, Field Sales, Brand and Trade Marketing and Finance to support one-number collaborative planning and forecasting.  Providing executives and others with forecast and historical data.Analyzing procedures and provides recommendations to improve forward planning in order to maintain short term (monthly, quarterly and annual) and long term (three to six years) forecasts and provide a solid foundation for the three-year plan.Working with IT to manage Demand Management data bases required for analyzing, interfacing to other corporate data bases and reporting required in the Demand Management process. Secures resources for department's areas of responsibility. Serves as liaison between Demand Management and other functional areas.Controls and manages the flow of information into and out of the department.Creating tools to assist the interaction between Sales and Marketing and the Demand Management staff. Streamlines the information flow.Working within the people management systems in the Company to develop others (performance management, rewards, and selection process) and creating an energizing work environment that supports the Company's high performance culture while ensuring an efficient and flexible organization.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

  Education:



Requires a four-year college or university degree or its equivalent. An MBA is strongly preferred. 

 

Experience: 

Requires five to eight years experience in demand planning in a packaged goods/consumer products environment. Exposure to statistical analysis and analytical tools is also required. Must include some supervisory experience. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities







  Competent knowledge of forecasting technology and the supply chain process.

·Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

·Comprehensive knowledge of statistical data and must be able to translate it into practical business applications.

·Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills are also required.

·An understanding of inventory analysis and management and production planning.

· Excellent skills in spreadsheet and data base software

 

 



Interested candidates are asked to submit your resume with salary requirements to:

cremmers@pharmavite.net

 

As a member of the Pharmavite team, employees enjoy competitive salaries and an exceptional benefits package featuring medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, and long term disability coverage.  In addition, employees enjoy educational assistance, credit union membership, substantial discounts on our products, 11 paid holidays per year.
 
Pharmavite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V

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http://www.naturemade.com/

http://www.soyjoy.com/

 

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http://www.pharmavite.com/