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Social Leverage Letter | Issue #69

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Manscaped - International Demand & Supply Planner

Who We Are - MANSCAPED™ is a fast-growing consumer lifestyle brand specializing in men’s grooming and personal care products. On a mission to help men level up, MANSCAPED™ designs and distribute premium tools, formulations, and accessories that introduce a whole new self-care routine for men. MANSCAPED™ operates as a truly global omnichannel company, currently available in 38 countries worldwide and counting. With growth like this, we are adding to almost every department at MANSCAPED™! We are a values-driven company with a keen interest in ensuring the success of every employee.  Who We're Looking For - MANSCAPED™ is hiring for an International Demand & Supply Planner Reporting to the Senior Director, of Demand & Supply Planning,  you will drive success by creating and meeting sales and inventory productivity goals for the INTL business for all MANSCAPED™ categories. The ideal candidate is curious and innovative. Strong analytical skills and a collaborative mindset are key to success in this role. Keys to Success - As a member of the Operations Team, success will be measured based on three key actions. 1) Doing your job; setting and meeting appropriate goals that ladder up to the long-term Company vision and the short-term Company targets. You are expected to align these goals with your manager and then deliver on them. 2) Doing Your Job, the Right Way; At MANSCAPED™ we strive to be ideal team players.  That means striving to live up to the Humble, Hard Working & Smart framework. 3) Engaging (in both directions) with Radical Candor in a way that seeks to improve the performance of yourself and the team around you. Responsibilities:Regularly assess business performance to inform recommendations for short-, medium-, and long-term strategies and actions Lead responsive demand-driven buying efforts for internationally designated categories Maintain a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment Influence cross-functional and cross-channel partners to drive outcomes Develop SKU-level sales and inventory plans Analyze historical data and the current trend to manage risk and opportunity regarding product investments and inventory; monitor lateness and initiate expedites when warranted Manage category product suppliers /packaging suppliers to fulfill new POs and product launches with the Product Development team Identify opportunities for process improvement Develop working knowledge of planning model (improve or create depending on need) Participate in a cadence of S&OP meetings that review actual performance vs. forecast and recommend adjustments to purchase plan and sales initiatives based on recent activity Build relationships with key business units to partner on the forecasting submissions Analyze forecast and inventory levels by location to create recommendations for inventory forecasting and kitting model with 3PL partners Other duties as neededQualifications:  5+ years of experience in Supply Chain, E-Commerce, and retail-focused Experience effectively using Microsoft Excel Experience effectively using NetSuite, Great Plains, or other ERP system Experience creating new items and bills of materials in the ERP system Experience working with 3PL fulfillment systems Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset Curiosity and interest in learning new concepts and technologies  MANSCAPED™ Benefits:  20 Vacation Days 40 Hours of Paid Sick Leave Paid Mental Health Days 9 Paid Holidays Life AD&D + LTD Coverage Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA + FSA Pet InsuranceEmployee 401(K) Plan Monthly Utility Allowance Employee Discounts 

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