Manager, Demand Planning at Pernod Ricard

Where Conviviality is at work. Pernod Ricard is a global premium spirits and wine company. Were the team behind leading brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka Jameson Irish Whiskey Malibu Kahlúa Liqueur The Glenlivet Gin and Skrewball whiskey as well as many more superior wines and exquisite champagnes!Working at Pernod Ricard is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialitéit means human connection authenticity friendly and jovial. Conviviality is energy and spirit with a splash of je ne sais quoi and is a core philosophy around how we live and work at Pernod Ricard. Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players dream makers trailblazers movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest making new friends every day and realizing our potential as people and as a business!The salary range for this role based in New York is $104800.00 to $131100.00. The range will vary if outside of this location. Base salaries are determined during our interview process by assessing a candidatesexperience skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.Purpose of the PositionThe Manager Demand Planning (National) acts as a central hub for all forecast-related activities across the U.S. business. This role partners closely with Finance Marketing Sales and Regional Demand Planners to ensure the national forecast reflects strategic inputs campaign plans and commercial expectations. The role emphasizes integration alignment and continuous improvement in the S&OP process helping to drive forecast accuracy and actionable insights at a national level.Key ResponsibilitiesCross-functional Collaboration: Lead alignment meetings with Finance Marketing and Sales to ensure key inputs (promotions media plans financial targets) are reflected in the national demand forecast.Forecast Consolidation: Aggregate regional forecasts and apply top-down adjustments where necessary to align with national targets and planning assumptions.Scenario Planning: Coordinate scenario modeling and risk/opportunity identification to support commercial and supply chain decisions.Monthly S&OP Support: Partner with the S&OP team to support the Demand Review providing a national perspective on trends gaps and risks.Insights and Analytics: Analyze forecast trends campaign lifts and in-market performance to provide actionable insights for continuous forecast improvement.Data Stewardship: Ensure consistency in data across regions and functions; help troubleshoot data quality issues and standardize inputs.Reporting: Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that track national forecast performance bias and accuracy and clearly communicate findings to stakeholders.Process Development: Support continuous improvement initiatives within the forecasting process including process documentation and alignment on roles/responsibilities.Qualifications and Skills4 years of experience in Demand Planning S&OP Business Analysis or Financial Planning.Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and align stakeholders across multiple functions.Experience with statistical forecasting tools and business intelligence platforms (Power BI Tableau Oracle BI etc.).Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with ERP systems (JDE or similar) is a plus.Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.Comfortable working in a dynamic matrixed organization.Preferred BackgroundExperience working in Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferably within wine & spirits or a similar sales-driven industry.Understanding of promotional planning and marketing calendar alignment with demand forecasts.Knowledge of depletion data and customer planning cycles is a plus.Travel RequirementsMinimal travel may be required for key planning sessions or cross-functional workshops.When you join Pernod Ricard youll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability safety and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived they drive our behaviors and its what brings our culture to life.Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide ones most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy with most of our positions offering a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer we understand that not everyones working hours are the same and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their teams schedules. We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out for details.Pernod Ricard USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It employs qualified individuals based solely on ability training and experience and does not and will not discriminate for or against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based upon actual or perceived race color religion sex age disability national origin citizenship marital status sexual orientation gender identity genetic information military service or any other classification protected by law. Offers will be subject to United States local terms.Pernod Ricard USA is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Pernod Ricard USA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the application process contact us at .Job Posting End Date:Target Hire Date:Target End Date:Required Experience:Manager Key Skills Forecasting,Facilities Management,SAP,Supply Chain Experience,Business Management,Analysis Skills,Microsoft Powerpoint,SAP APO,Production Planning,Project Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 104800 - 131100