Associate Manager Supply Chain - Planning

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Do complex problems, analytics, and supply chain planning interest you? Would you like your work to have an impact on business decisions and drive efficiency in planning? If so, then we have an opportunity for you!We are currently seeking a highly qualified Associate Manager, Supply Chain Planning to join our team in Richmond, VA.

You should have an interest in Planning & Process Improvement, and a desire to grow within Operations Logistics.

You will develop, analyze, recommend, and provide decision support for Demand and Supply plans, working closely with Planning, Brand, Enterprise Insights and Finance stakeholders to enable the success of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) processes.
What you will be doing:


* Support IBP and S&OE processes by preparing, maintaining, and analyzing demand‑related inputs across short‑, mid‑, and long‑term planning horizons.


* Partner cross‑functionally with Planning, Finance, Brand, and Insights teams to validate assumptions, align inputs, and ensure a shared understanding of demand drivers and risks.


* Develop and maintain demand scenarios to evaluate the impact of changes in volume, mix, assumptions, or external factors; assess trade‑offs and implications across demand, supply, and inventory.


* Produce recurring planning materials and analytics (e.g., demand review decks, variance analyses, risks and opportunities) to support structured decision‑making in IBP and S&OE forums.


* Support weekly S&OE cadences by monitoring short‑term demand signals, tracking execution risks, and helping translate IBP direction into actionable insights.


* Lead process improvement initiatives by identifying gaps and inefficiencies across S&OE and demand planning workflows; contribute to recommendations and future‑state design.


* Prepare clear, concise executive‑level summaries that translate complex analyses into actionable insights and decision options.


* Leverage and continuously improve planning tools, dashboards, and reporting to enhance visibility into demand performance, risks, and scenarios.


* Keep informed of industry initiatives/trends, new technologies and process enhancements through benchmarking and best practices research that can be leveraged to build and shape demand planning strategy and tools.

What we want you to have:


* Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field required.


* Master's Degree and/or Certifications in Planning and Demand Management preferred.


* 5+ years of relevant experience in demand planning, supply chain analytics, IBP/S&OP, S&OE, or related planning and execution roles, preferably within a CPG or complex manufacturing environment


* Advanced analytical skills with the ability to translate data into clear insights, risks, and decision options for leadership.


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