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Manager/Senior Manager, Demand Forecasting
We’re hiring a Manager to join our Demand Forecasting team within our broader Operations organization. The Demand Forecasting team is crucial to driving efficiency within the HelloFresh supply chain. This role will lead a team of analysts owning, executing, and improving forecasting tools and systems. In order to continuously improve and evolve, we work cross-functionally across all of the business from marketing to purchasing and leverage a modern tech stack to automate and improve our tools. To succeed in this role, you’ll need to have a strong sense of ownership, analytical & organizational abilities, and a keen interest in how good data, processes, and tools can drive better decision-making. This is an opportunity to make a big impact on a fast-growing organization, the food supply chain, and how people eat.
You will:
• Lead a team that has ownership of several python based operationally critical forecasting tools and processes, which execute at the rhythm required by the business
• Drive strategic initiatives to enhance forecasting processes and foster continuous improvement efforts.
• Work closely with upstream and downstream stakeholders to ensure alignment on product and/or business changes for the forecast process
• Oversee tool changes regarding all inputs, outputs, and process flows that impact or are impacted by the forecast
• Seek out, evaluate and lead opportunities to improve business outcomes, efficiency, strategy, and decision-making (e.g. integration of new data sources)
• Guide, manage & schedule work for the team related to new product launches and internal capability enhancements, while still ensuring the reliability, accuracy, and scalability
• Interact cross functionally with Supply Chain teams to ensure that business processes are executed as designed and are achieving desired outcomes
• Be a thought leader in improving tools, analysis, and presentation techniques while adapting to an expanding business, and an evolving landscape of Supply Chain technology, so we can work smarter, not harder
You are:
• A natural owner – You are super reliable and thoughtful in managing your teams responsibilities, you care about the outcome and quality of the teams work, and you earn the trust of your colleagues
• A data-driven critical thinker and problem solver – You use data and logic to identify opportunities, diagnose issues, evaluate alternatives, and synthesize and present critical information to solve complex problems
• Intellectually curious – You have an insatiable desire to understand why things are the way they are, how things work, and to challenge the status quo; you search for information and answers in an evolving landscape
• Highly detail oriented – you’re a perfectionist; you ensure each task is completed as flawlessly as possible before moving on
• Agile and organized – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments; you can multitask and prioritize the teams responsibilities; you demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
• An excellent communicator – You can explain complex (often technical) information to a variety of audiences; you consistently
• A team player – You favor team victories over individual success
You have:
• 4 to 7 years of relevant work experience within an analytical team
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing analytical teams
• Undergraduate degree in fields such as Business Analytics, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Economics, Finance
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills – able to gather, organize, analyze, visualize, and present data to enable decision-making
• Proficiency with SQL in a professional environment, to quickly enable the continued ownership and refinement of existing queries and scripts, and the development of new ones
• Proficiency in spreadsheet applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with preference for ability to automate within spreadsheets
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Python and of data visualization software (e.g. Tableau)
You’ll get:
• Competitive Salary & 401k company match, which vests immediately upon participation
• Generous parental leave (16 weeks) & PTO policies
• $0 monthly premium and other flexible health plans
• 75% discount on your subscription to HelloFresh (as well as other product initiatives)
• In the NYC office, snacks, & cold brew on tap
• Opportunities to continue learning and growing your technical and business skills
• Company-sponsored outings & access to Employee Resource Groups
• Collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
New York Pay Range
$135,000—$147,000 USD
