Ryan Stevens, MBA
About Ryan Stevens, MBA
Ryan Stevens is a Senior Demand Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc., where he leads demand planning for the Home & Garden business unit. He holds an MBA from Lindenwood University and has extensive experience in sales operations and demand management.
Current Role at Spectrum Brands
Ryan Stevens serves as the Senior Demand Manager and H&G Business Unit Lead at Spectrum Brands, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he leads demand planning activities for a diverse portfolio of 1,500 SKUs across more than 30 material groups. He conducts annual ABC/XYZ analysis to enhance supply chain performance and utilizes a consumption-based model that incorporates demand sensing and statistical analysis to generate accurate forecasts. Ryan manages primary accounts, including major retailers such as Walmart, Home Depot, and Lowe's, ensuring effective collaboration with internal teams like Consumer Insights, Marketing, and Finance to refine forecasts and establish baseline assumptions for the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Demand Plan.
Previous Experience at Spectrum Brands
Prior to his current position, Ryan Stevens worked at Spectrum Brands, Inc. as a Senior Demand Manager from 2014 to 2018. During this time, he developed expertise in demand planning and supply chain management. His responsibilities included facilitating monthly demand reviews to identify critical change drivers and risks, ensuring timely and actionable results. This role contributed to his overall understanding of the consumer goods industry and enhanced his skills in managing complex demand scenarios.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Stevens holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lindenwood University, where he studied from 2016 to 2018 and achieved a 4.0 GPA. He also earned a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, where he studied Business Management, Economics, and Communication Studies from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in demand management and supply chain operations.
Professional Background
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Ryan Stevens held the position of Director of Sales Operations at PTI Group Inc. from 2009 to 2014 in the Greater St. Louis Area. His earlier experience includes working as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2003 to 2004. This diverse professional background has equipped him with a broad understanding of sales operations and customer service, which he applies in his current role.