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Multi-talented Demand Planning/Forecasting Manager with additional expertise in Channel Development and Product Management. With a record of building high performing teams and a thorough understanding of supply chain principles, a proven cross-functional leader with a reputation for collaboratively synchronizing multi-dimensional processes into a cohesive signal for planning sales, operational, and financial execution.

* Developed compelling consumer PC assortment/roadmap strategies and portfolios to maximize profitability across all partner segments for notebooks, desktops, and monitors
* Built business cases to enable promotions/merchandising placements for 2nd tier partners by engaging with Sales, Product Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain
* Advocated internally for customers in order to maximize revenues by creating unique SKU configurations, enhancing inventory planning, and securing promotional funding
* Improved forecasting process and provided expertise which increased product availability for customers

Channel Development Manager

 * Drove S&OP process for North America including creating agendas and facilitating meetings with various departments throughout the monthly cycle including Product Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Senior Management
* Led Demand Planning team responsible for the creation and alignment of the top-down (sales) and bottom-up (production) forecasts of Bosch, Thermador and Gaggenau home appliance brands including hiring, training, and mentoring/developing
* Provided strategic direction for the department while also a hands-on Demand Planner for Gaggenau cooking products in order to keep skills sharp on tools, processes, and best practices
* Oversaw successful Demand module implementation of SAP-based IBP (Integrated Business Planning) software
* Chosen to head global pilot of research project to incorporate “outside in” market influences on demand forecast in a formalized manner
* Directed SKU level production prioritization for USA factories by balancing market needs with supply constraints on a weekly basis
* In charge of overseas OEM purchasing/procurement and OTIF delivery reconciliation
* Partnered with Supply Network Planning team to ensure regional distribution center inventory targets were effectively maintained in order to achieve desired customer service levels

Senior Manager, Demand Planning

* Relaunched Custom category with a new product strategy that goes beyond color variations and focuses more on unique storytelling and limited collections to attract a new consumer base
* Created Custom Eyewear journey map to achieve a more engaging and personal customer experience in Oakley retail stores
* Strengthened SKU productivity and operational efficiencies in the Custom Eyewear and Sun Accessories categories by eliminating redundant products and incorporating more insightful line planning

Senior Product Manager, Custom Eyewear

(In addition to Demand Planning/Forecasting section below)

* Co-created and managed new department including process definitions and staffing
* Guided implementation of the SNP module of SAP-APO
* Built stability between supply and demand by integrating demand planning, purchasing, and manufacturing into one consistent stream
* Validated and troubleshot the forecast signal and its translation through the entire supply chain to ensure the final requirements output made mathematical sense
* Served as primary interface between the supply chain and customers

Manager, Demand & Supply Network Planning

* Raised forecast accuracy to exceed industry standards at category, style, and SKU levels
* Implemented global new product introduction (NPI) consensus process, which resulted in improved customer fulfillment on launch dates
* Architected centralized demand planning strategy and tactics for 2nd level distribution centers in Europe, Japan and Australia
* Project lead for end node forecasting implementation, which included a rebuild of SAPAPO infrastructure and forecast model reformulation
* Initiated cross-functional processes which contributed to increased Supply Chain efficiencies and corporate profitability, including:
o Calendarized monthly forecasting protocols
o Weekly demand fill dashboards
o Customizable daily demand vs. forecast monitoring
o Purchase order review meetings
o Monthly product lifecycle meetings
o Relevant forecast accuracy measurement practices
* Facilitated the creation of statistical forecast models in SAP-APO for products with unique behaviors such as product type, geographic region, and seasonality
* Managed department responsible for the development and maintenance of regional SKU level forecasts to meet sales, service level, inventory, and revenue goals for Optics Products (80% of company revenues)
* Worked as Demand Planner for football and hockey shield products in order to stay relevant performing the detailed duties of the team and to provide back-up support when needed
* Represented Demand Planning in executive S&OP meetings

Manager, Demand Planning/Forecasting

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Todd Johnston: in Rancho Santa Margartita, CA

Todd Johnston

HP Inc.

BSH Home Appliances Corp.

Oakley, Inc.

Oakley, Inc.

Oakley, Inc.

California State University, Long Beach

Pepperdine Universtiy