Senior Manager, Global Demand Planning

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SENIOR MANAGER, GLOBAL DEMAND PLANNING

VITA BRANDS

ABOUT US

Vita Brands leads the way in premium lifestyle and design, renowned for iconic names like Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen and Iittala. Our innovative spirit and dedication to quality inspire through exceptional design, merging tradition with forward-thinking strategies to captivate a global audience. As we expand, we're seeking a Senior Manager, Global Demand Planning to help shape the future of our global planning.

OUR ROLE

The Senior Manager, Global Demand Planning leads the transformation, governance, and continuous improvement of our global demand planning processes and drives forecast excellence across all business units. This role is the global owner of the demand planning process, statistical forecasting framework, and forecasting performance management, focusing on forecast accuracy, forecast bias, and Forecast Value Add (FVA) through robust statistical methodologies, advanced analytics, and machine learning capabilities.

WHAT YOU'LL DO AT VITA BRANDS

In this critical role, you'll spearhead the establishment of standardized demand planning practices and play a key role in the ongoing planning transformation journey, working closely with Commercial teams, Finance, Supply Chain, Data & Analytics, and S&OE.

• Lead the transformation of the global demand planning process and drive adoption of data-driven forecasting principles.
• Own the global statistical forecasting framework and drive development of machine learning and AI-enabled forecasting capabilities.
• Own the generation, quality, and performance of the global statistical baseline forecast.
• Establish governance for model performance monitoring, exception management, and forecast enrichment evaluation through FVA.
• Lead the demand planning component of the S&OP/IBP process, facilitating demand reviews and presenting insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with S&OE teams to challenge forecast enrichments that do not create measurable improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on forecast accuracy, bias reduction, and planning efficiency.
• Establish demand planning governance, standards, and operating principles globally, coaching stakeholders on best practices.

WHO YOU ARE

You are an analytical thinker with a passion for forecasting science and continuous improvement, thriving in a changing environment and acting as a catalyst for transformation.

• Planning Expertise: 7–10 years in global demand planning, forecasting, S&OP/IBP facilitation, with a proven track record of improving forecast accuracy and driving process transformation.
• Systems Proficiency: Proficiency in SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Oracle, and analytics platforms such as Excel, SQL, and Python.
• Analytical Acumen: Deep expertise in statistical forecasting methodologies, machine learning applications, algorithms, diagnostics, and model governance.
• Decision-Making Skills: Ability to translate complex analytical outputs into actionable business decisions.
• Collaboration and Communication: Strong facilitation skills and excellent stakeholder management capabilities across cross-functional environments.
• Adaptability and Initiative: Curious and motivated by data and forecasting science, with a strong process orientation focused on scalability and automation.
• Education: Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Language skills: English.

START YOUR JOURNEY AT VITA BRANDS

We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV today! Don’t worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.

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Last day of application:

2026-08-16

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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer health insurance plans so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer pension plan contributions (both company and employee contribute) providing you with financial security in your post-work years.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.

BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.

Read more: fiskarsgroup.com