Director of Demand Planning

Spindrift Beverage Co, Inc.

. Design and stand up Spindrift’s demand planning function, including its vision, roadmap, operating model, and roles .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMassachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in demand planning, including the ability to build and transform demand planning functions, establish strategic partnerships, and implement effective forecasting systems. Proficient in analyzing sales trends and translating demand plans into actionable supply chain strategies.

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Demand Planning LeadershipS&OP ExpertiseStatistical ForecastingAdvanced MS ExcelConsumer Packaged Goods Experience

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Hard Skills

Demand PlanningStatistical ForecastingSales AnalysisForecast AccuracyInventory StrategySKU ClassificationData AnalysisScenario PlanningRisk AssessmentDecision Support

Soft Skills

Strategic InfluencingCollaborationCommunicationCredibilityAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsDemand Planning SystemsPower BISPINSCircana/NielsenAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Supply ChainConsumer Packaged GoodsS&OPPromotional ForecastingNew Product Forecasting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and stand up Spindrift’s demand planning function, including its vision, roadmap, operating model, and roles
Serve as a senior leader within the supply chain organization and contribute to supply chain strategy
Personally build and own the forecast at launch while defining the talent plan and organization design for future scale
Establish demand planning as a strategic business partner
Design and lead the monthly demand review within the S&OP cycle
Build and own SKU-level forecasts by customer and channel across short-, mid-, and long-range horizons
Analyze sales trends, sell-in versus sell-out, distribution, store counts, and rate of sale
Partner with Marketing, Innovation, and Sales on new-item forecasts, launches, promotions, customer programs, and distribution changes
Lead demand inputs to annual operating and long-range plans
Establish weekly demand sensing to monitor performance and adjust forecasts
Define allocation guidelines and lead allocation across customers during constrained inventory
Develop SKU classification and inventory strategy with Supply Planning
Build cross-functional partnerships and drive consensus on one demand plan
Present demand plans, risks, opportunities, and scenarios to executives
Partner with retail customers on forecasts, promotions, and data sharing
Translate demand plans into supply, production, and inventory strategies
Select and implement demand planning and statistical forecasting systems integrated with ERP
Build foundational demand data and reporting; leverage POS, syndicated, and retailer data
Re-map demand pegging tables to support network optimization
Lead transformation from spreadsheet-based forecasting to a scalable, system-enabled process
Define demand planning KPIs, governance, planning calendars, decision rights, and documentation
Provide scenario planning, risk assessment, and executive decision support
Implement continuous improvements and best practices
Deliver a trusted consensus demand plan, improved forecast accuracy and bias, scalable tools and governance, and demand insights for one-, three-, and five-year plans

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated success building or transforming demand planning functions within consumer packaged goods or similar industries
Exceptional strategic influencing and collaboration skills, with proven ability to earn credibility and drive alignment with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and senior leadership
Comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, growth-oriented environment
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Economics, or related discipline
10+ years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, including significant demand planning leadership
Deep understanding of S&OP, statistical forecasting, promotional and new product forecasting, and end-to-end supply chain processes
Experience implementing a demand planning system strongly preferred
Strong analytical and statistical aptitude
Advanced MS Excel expertise
Familiarity with syndicated and POS data (e.g., SPINS, Circana/Nielsen) required
Experience with demand planning systems and ERP (NetSuite or equivalent) strongly preferred
Power BI and familiarity with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT for coding and analysis a plus
Experience presenting to senior audiences and distilling complex scenarios into actionable takeaways
Ability to travel to the Newton, MA HQ office 1–2 times per month

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid holidays, vacation, sick, personal, and parental leave
Annual allowances for product, wellness, professional development, and social justice education
Voluntary life and disability coverage
Opportunities for professional growth
Dynamic and innovative work environment with a focus on operational excellence