What are the responsibilities and job description for the Demand Planning Analyst position at International Food Products Corporation?
Would you like to work for a company that still has a “family” atmosphere and where the employees are the greatest asset to the company?
Are you a highly independent person? Do you actively seek out problems to solve? Do you have a knack for knowing what is important? Are you honest and ethical?
If so, you may be the perfect candidate for our Demand Planning Analyst position. Come be a part of an extraordinary team that is International Food Products Corporation! Excellent benefits and competitive pay are just a few of the reasons to consider our opportunity.
Who We are:
Located in Fenton, Missouri, is a family-owned company in business for 50 years. IFPC is a growing, highly ethical, quality ingredient company for the food industries.
Why join the team:
- When you work at IFPC, you are family.
- Career advancement
- Medical / Dental / Vision / Life / Disability
- 401k with a Matching component
- Paid Time Off – vacation, sick, 9 paid holidays.
The Demand Planner will be responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal inventory levels and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing processes, implementing tools, and establishing best practices to support scalable and data-driven forecasting.
Responsibilities Include:
- Lead the development and implementation of demand planning processes and systems.
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data, market trends, and business intelligence.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to gather input and align forecasts with business objectives.
- Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models as needed to improve performance.
- Identify demand risks and opportunities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Support inventory planning and replenishment strategies to minimize stockouts and excess inventory.
- Prepare and present demand planning reports and KPIs to stakeholders.
- Utilize forecasting tools and ERP systems to manage data and reporting.
- Participate in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings and contribute to strategic planning.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Statistics or related field.
- 5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Familiarity with statistical forecasting methods and data modeling.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
- Proven experience in establishing or scaling demand planning functions within an organization.
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process development.
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. If you feel you meet the above qualifications, send your resume to careers@ifpc.com.