Manager, Demand Planning

About Monogram Foods
A leading food manufacturer, Monogram Foods specializes in delivering your favorite foods and snacks with unparalleled quality and flavor. We specialize in co-manufacturing, private label, and food service solutions, offering a diverse range of products including appetizers, meat snacks, sandwiches, bacon, corn dogs, and baked goods.

Established in 2004 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, Monogram Foods has earned recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. With over 4,000 team members across 12 locations in seven states, our unwavering commitment to excellence and passion for quality drives everything we do.

Our dedication extends beyond our products to giving back to local communities. Through the Monogram Foods Loves Kids Foundation, we strive to "make it better" for children and families, embodying our core values and creating lasting, meaningful change. 

Our Culture Is Our Secret Ingredient
At Monogram Foods, we're more than a food company—we're a passionate team dedicated to creating America's most beloved foods and making an impact in the communities where we operate. 

We value the dedication of our team members and are committed to fostering a fun, supportive work environment. We prioritize recognition, well-being, and a strong sense of belonging because we know that when our team is at its best, we can deliver our best to customers. Here you will enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for growth and advancement. Plus, our inclusive culture—grounded in our company values—celebrates diversity and respects the unique perspectives of our team members. 

So, if you're hungry for a rewarding career, join our team and let's cook up something extraordinary together.

About The Role:

The Manager, Demand Planning owns the development, governance, and continuous improvement of the demand forecast, serving as the primary interface between Commercial and Supply Chain functions. This role leads the creation of statistically driven, consensus-based demand plans using historical trends, commercial inputs, and analytical insights. The resulting forecasts serve as the foundation for supply, inventory, and financial planning decisions. This position acts as the subject matter expert for demand planning processes, leads IBP Demand reviews and AOP forecasting activities, and is accountable for forecast accuracy, bias management, and planning assumptions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the development of accurate demand forecasts across assigned business categories using statistical models, historical data, and commercial inputs
• Develop and maintain rolling demand forecasts across multiple levels of aggregation over a 12-24 month horizon
• Accountable for forecast accuracy, bias, and demand volatility metrics and their downstream impact on service, inventory, and cost
• Lead IBP Demand Consensus Reviews and contribute to IBP Step 3 and S&OE forums, clearly communicating forecast changes, demand risks, and assumptions
• Drive alignment with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure consensus demand plans reflect the latest market intelligence and commercial strategies
• Partner with Supply Planning to translate demand signals into feasible supply and inventory strategies
• Develop, document, challenge, and continuously improve demand planning assumptions, models, and processes
• Lead or support enhancements to demand planning tools, data quality, and reporting capabilities

• Coordinate root cause analysis for significant forecast variances and implement process improvements

Note: This list presents only the principal duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. The duties and responsibilities listed above may be changed or supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or commercial analytics (food or CPG manufacturing preferred)

• Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM or CSCP are preferred, but not required

Competencies and Skills:

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills with the ability to translate data into business insights
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with planning systems and tools (ERP/MRP required; Microsoft Dynamics 365 and data visualization tools such as Power BI are a plus)
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across functions and levels without formal authority

• Clear, inclusive, and concise communication skills, including the ability to present insights and recommendations to leaders

Physical Demands:

• This role is primarily office-based and typically involves extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, and participating in meetings.
• Occasional standing, walking, or light movement may be required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Working Environment and Personal Protective Equipment:

• General office environment.
• Minimal exposure to non-office environments.