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Sr. Demand Planner

City: Parsippany

About Us

Vestacy is a standalone company (carved out from Reckitt) with a clear purpose: **to transform houses into homes** . We’re home to some of the world’s most trusted brands (Air Wick, Calgon, Cillit Bang, and Mortein) helping millions of people care for the spaces they live in every day.

Backed by Advent, a leading global private equity firm, we have the freedom to think big and move fast. With almost 3,000 colleagues across 20+ countries, we see every person as a Founder, empowered to make bold decisions and shape what’s next.

We care for our company the way you care for your own home: with energy, passion, and pride. Here, you’ll find space to grow, opportunities to lead, and the support to thrive. Together, we’re building something extraordinary.

About Supply Chain

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Vestacy. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

As the Sr. Demand Planner, you will own the end-to-end demand planning process for AirWick. You will have the significant responsibility of crafting accurate demand forecasts thru the creation, maintenance and presentation of the SKU/customer-level forecast, including ownership of the Brand and Demand Review, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate demand signals and support business growth.

_This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time._

Your responsibilities

+ Lead the monthly demand planning cycle utilizing the IBP process, ensuring timely and accurate forecasts at multiple levels (SKU, category, channel)

+ Analyze historical sales trends, market intelligence, promotional plans, and seasonality to improve forecast accuracy.

+ Lead the Demand Review step of the IBP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment and accountability through collaboration with Sales, Finance and Marketing.

+ Perform root cause analysis to continuously improve fill rates, reduce waste, and achieve key KPIs by collaborating closely with Supply Planning.

+ Drive continuous improvements through data-driven analysis and supply/demand process enhancements through Integrated Business Planning.

The experience we're looking for

+ Experience: 6-8 years in Demand Planning—preferably FMCG/CPG environments—with proven track record leading the S&OE/IBP process.

+ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field; advanced degree preferred

+ Analytical Excellence: Strong capabilities using advanced Excel, planning systems (e.g., SAP ECC, Kinaxis Demand Planning), and Power BI.

+ Leadership: Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.

+ Problem Solving: Skilled in root cause analysis, demand supply balancing, and responsive decision making.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Management, Business Partnership, Collaboration, Partnership building, Relationship management, Business acumen, Productivity management, Logistics management, Project management, Improve business processes, Advanced analytics, Data analytics, Manufacturing excellence, Ecommerce, Demand planning.

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. That’s why we offer numerous local benefits and global benefits designed to help you grow and thrive, such as career mobility opportunities, a referral program, access to our online learning academy, mental wellbeing support, and short-term bonus incentives.

US salary ranges

$109,000.00 - $163,000.00

US pay transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year.

Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays; a 401(k) plan; 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; discounts; and much more. Our compensation and benefits packages aim to give our talent the reward, protection, and peace of mind they deserve.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact [email protected]. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We believe the best teams are built like great homes: on strong foundations and room to grow. That’s why we hire for potential as well as experience. If you resonate with our purpose, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t tick every box. We’re committed to equal opportunity for all, regardless of age, ability, background, identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Together, we create a space where everyone can thrive.

**Nearest Major Market:** New York City

**Nearest Secondary Market:** Newark