Senior Manager, Demand Planning

About the Company:

At Horizon Organic, we’re growing a culture of passionate people driven to do good for the horizon we all share. We’re building the tomorrow we want to see. Every single day.

Joining our team means being part of a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your contributions make a real difference. We offer diverse opportunities for career growth and development. Embark on a rewarding journey with us in shaping the future of organic dairy!

Two generations of families—and counting—have grown up on Horizon Organic® milk. From the start, as the leading organic milk producer in the U.S., Horizon has been committed to delivering innovative, nourishing dairy that growing families can rely on. In 2023, Horizon Organic became a brand of Platinum Equity. Today, Horizon works with more than 500 farmers across the U.S. to bring high-quality, certified organic milk to consumers. For more information on Horizon’s full portfolio of organic dairy products, visit Horizon.com.

About the Job:

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Manager, Demand Planning!

We are looking for a Senior Manager of Demand Planning to lead demand planning and forecast generation efforts across Operations. This role is responsible for building accurate forecasts, aligning cross-functional teams, and leveraging tools and data to drive smarter decisions.

You’ll play a critical role in connecting Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Finance—ensuring that demand signals translate into actionable plans. This role also includes leading and developing a team while optimizing processes and technologies to improve demand planning maturity and continuously enhance forecast accuracy.

This is a hybrid position with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite in Broomfield, CO.

This role may be responsible for, but not limited to:

Demand Planning & Forecasting

Own the end-to-end demand forecasting process across all divisions
Develop and maintain short- and long-term forecasts using historical data, trends, and market insights
Establish and drive a continuous improvement program for forecast accuracy, including root cause analysis, bias tracking, and corrective actions
Define, monitor, and improve key forecast KPIs (e.g., accuracy, bias, forecast value add)

Demand Generation Alignment

Partner with Marketing and Sales to incorporate promotions, product launches, and campaigns into demand plans
Ensure alignment between demand plans and revenue targets

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lead the monthly S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) Demand Planning cycle
Act as the central point of coordination between key stakeholders (Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance)
Communicate risks, opportunities, and trade-offs clearly to leadership

Tools, Systems & Capability Building

Own and optimize demand planning tools (ERP, forecasting software, BI platforms)
Identify gaps and introduce new tools, automation, and advanced analytics capabilities
Drive adoption of best practices in demand planning and data management

Team Leadership

Manage and develop a team of 3 demand planners
Set clear goals, provide coaching, and build a high-performance culture
Establish scalable processes and documentation

Performance Monitoring

Track and report key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, service levels and new product launch status
Deliver regular insights and action plans to improve forecast performance over time
Support scenario planning and decision-making under uncertainty

The base compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience.

About You:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or associated business major. Advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain analytics
2+ years of managerial experience in supply chain
APICS or IBF Certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Experience in consumer goods, preferably with short shelf-life products

Proven track record of leading S&OP/IBP processes

Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting methodologies

Hands-on experience with demand planning tools (e.g. Anaplan, Kinaxis, o9)

Experience leading and developing teams

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Proven ability to improve forecast accuracy metrics that result in financial improvements

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