We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we're with, whatever we're doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to Sr. Director of Supply Chain, the Demand Planning Manager will lead the detailed item level demand planning for Retail and Private label (OTE and OTW). Demand Planning Manager will be responsible for Item level /Key Account forecasts that support strategic targets for Forecast Accuracy, End Customer Service level and inventory management. The Demand Planning Manager will lead the Demand Reviews to support Sales and Operations Planning. This position has strong interfaces between Sales, product line, customer operations, and Supply Planning teams.

The Demand Planning Manager will collaborate with key employees in sales and operations throughout the demand and supply planning process to help support revenue growth and profitability through improved line planning to forecast accurately and reduce supply chain costs. This position will work together with the customers, sales, and planning to drive to a consensus demand / supply plan which will be used to drive critical downstream business processes. This position will provide timely information and recommendations to Operations, Customers and Sales. Additionally, the position will lead planning strategies and processes that will result in on-time order fulfillment.

Demand Planning Manager will also have face to face interactions with top five customers: Walmart (Bentonville), Target (Minneapolis), Aldi's (Batavia, IL), Dollar General (Goodlettsville, TN), and Costco (Issaquah, WA).

Position Responsibilities

• Develop forecast model based on sales forecast and demand patterns.
• Proactively adjust the item level forecasts and communicate to the planning teams
• Support the Sales and Operations Planning Process for demand and supply reviews.
• Develop and manage tactical forecasting strategies as they relate to production and inventory planning.
• Develop and support execution of plans to reduce and eliminate excess and slow/non-moving inventory
• Responsible for developing, monitoring, and managing the seasonal and long-range product demand plans.
• Develop monthly sales vs forecast reports and shortages reports
• Assist key stakeholders and management in determining reasons for budget and forecast variations. Develop and implement countermeasures to reduce or eliminate these variations.
• Responsible for reporting and tracking forecasting trends and their impact on marketing and company – wide objectives.
• Develop and manage tactical forecasting strategies as they relate to production and inventory planning.
• Continue to enhance supply chain strategies by evaluating industry “Best Practices” in forecasting as well as assisting in the IBP / S4Hana SAP implementation
• Develop and support continuous improvement strategies by focusing on streamlining forecast and inventory processes while optimizing the supply chain network.
• Work independently to provide consultative advice within specific functional areas. Introduces planning methods/procedures that are new for the organization. Applies advanced planning process principles to multiple tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

• Bachelors' degree in business, supply chain or other related fields is required. Candidates with five (5) years Planning leadership experience can substitute experience in lieu of degree.
• Five (5) years' experience with relevant forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management experience in food manufacturing is required. Candidates substituting experience in lieu of degree require a total of ten (10) years previous planning experience.
• Five (5) years' experience working in production/inventory control-performing production reporting, calculations, physical inventory, reconciliation and database control is preferred.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with other departments is required.
• Experience and ability to drive products through tactical, meaningful demand / supply planning with thoughtful/analytically viewed recommendations is required.
• Experience working with ERP systems is required.
• Ability to solve complex problems and present effective and efficient solutions in a clear and concise manner to management is required.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written is required. Must be detail orientated with strong attention to detail and organization. Must be available to work extended days and hours during the fresh pack season (approximately July through October).
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel) is required.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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