Full-Time

Demand Planning Senior Associate

Posted on 1/22/2025

Harry's

Harry's

501-1,000 employees

Consumer packaged goods focusing on shaving products

Compensation Overview

$71.2k - $97.9kAnnually

Mid, Senior

New York, NY, USA

The Harry's Inc working model is in-office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Category
Production Planning & Scheduling
Supply Chain Management
Operations & Logistics
Required Skills
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree with a record of high academic achievement
  • 2-4 years of experience in Demand Planning, Analytics, Supply Chain, or other Business Operations function
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
  • Ability to manipulate data and insights to make recommendations
  • Rigorously detail-oriented and produces exceptional deliverables
  • Excellent ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive cross-functional consensus and results in the day-to-day business
  • Strong work ethic; ability to independently own and drive projects
  • Motivated to learn; asks insightful questions and fully embraces working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
  • Sense of humor
Responsibilities
  • Own the monthly global demand planning process for Harry’s Global DTC Channels
  • Be the expert on drivers behind Harry’s DTC business by running monthly cross-functional meetings to gather input from stakeholders across the company
  • Produce accurate demand forecasts by analyzing key DTC forecast drivers
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, FP&A and Commercial teams to determine the downstream implications of published demand forecasts
  • Develop root cause analysis and forward actions for demand forecasting issues by SKU, category, channel and customer
  • Manage projects that improve the accuracy and efficiency of our forecasting efforts
  • Champion the evolution to forecasting with Blue Yonder and utilizing key IBP pillars into the IBP processes
  • Develop content for the demand reviews and executive business review meetings to summarize the building blocks and key assumptions behind the forecast along with insights and recommendations
  • Continuously improve forecasting in collaboration with Analytics. Provide insight to DTC forecasting best practices
  • Measure and report key accuracy metrics to continuously improve the forecasting process with the goal of maintaining an efficient and optimized supply chain process
  • Become an expert in Demand Planning both internally and externally and active participate in knowledge sharing and training sessions with the team and the broader org
  • Work cross-functionally with different levels of the organization in New York & London
  • Collaborate with the Marketing, Product and R&D teams to develop forecasts for new product launches
  • Work closely with the cross-functional team on the annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting processes to provide visibility on revenue and growth
  • Work with the FP&A, Strategy and Operations teams on revenue and margin gap improvement initiatives
  • Have significant exposure to the Harry’s senior leadership and act as a thought partner on special projects and key business decisions
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience demand planning direct-to-consumer businesses strongly preferred
  • Experience using demand planning and ERP software strongly preferred (Blue Yonder specifically)
  • Experience with S&OP or IBP strongly preferred

Harry's Inc. focuses on creating consumer packaged goods, starting with shaving products and expanding into other categories like personal care. Their products are designed to meet specific consumer needs, ensuring quality and satisfaction. The company operates through direct-to-consumer sales and retail partnerships, making their products accessible to a wide audience in the U.S., U.K., and Germany. What sets Harry's apart from competitors is their commitment to social responsibility, dedicating 1% of sales to support nonprofit initiatives. Their goal is to foster customer loyalty and community impact while maintaining a diverse and talented team that drives innovation and inclusion in their operations.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Acquired

Total Funding

$461.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2013

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Subscription models in CPG are growing, benefiting Harry's subscription services.
  • Eco-friendly grooming products trend offers expansion opportunities for Harry's.
  • Mental health awareness aligns with Harry's BetterHelp partnership, boosting brand loyalty.

What critics are saying

  • Conservative backlash over Trevor Project partnership may affect brand perception.
  • IPO filing could increase scrutiny and pressure from investors.
  • Lume acquisition may face integration challenges affecting company performance.

What makes Harry's unique

  • Harry's designs and manufactures its own line of razors and blades.
  • The company offers both a-la-carte and subscription models for its products.
  • Harry's operates Harry's Labs for mergers and acquisitions to drive innovation.

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Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Wellness reimbursement and incentives

401(k) matching

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible PTO policy

Parental leave

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
PYMNTS
Mar 8th, 2024
Report: Cpg Company Harry’S Prepares To Launch Ipo

Consumer packaged goods company Harry’s Inc. reportedly confidentially filed for an initial public offering. The firm, which started with men’s grooming products in 2013 and now has five CPG brands, is working with investment banks and preparing to go public in New York, Reuters reported Friday (March 8), citing unnamed sources. Harry’s Inc. did not immediately reply to PYMNTS’ request for comment

PYMNTS
Mar 7th, 2024
Costco's Digital Gold Rush Drives eCommerce Gains

Consumer packaged goods company Harry's Inc. reportedly confidentially filed for an initial public offering.

The Industry Beauty
Oct 10th, 2023
Harry's launches free therapy initiative with BetterHelp

Men's personal care brand Harry's has partnered with mental health platform BetterHelp to provide free therapy for all.

United Headlines
Aug 12th, 2023
Ben Shapiro, Matt Walsh Torch 'Woke' Razor Brand

Harry's Razors stated it partnered with the Trevor Project because the proceeds would help to revamp a "crisis counselor training program" The video was part of a June 2022 promotional campaign.

BizPac Review
Aug 7th, 2023
‘It’s Harry’s turn’: Harry’s Razors features trans ‘man’ with double mastectomy scars in ad

Harry’s says it has partnered with the Trevor Project because its contributions “will be used to revamp and modernize their crisis counselor training program.”

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