Sr Demand Planner

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

OVERVIEW

The fundamental purpose is to drive improvement in forecast accuracy at Item/Week/Location level by optimizing the OMP statistical forecasting technologies, continuously improve the forecasting process, and providing insights to Business teams to enhance decision making. This role requires you to operate in 1.30 pm to 10.30 pm shift.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 30% of Time - Reviewing forecast and managing splits at an Item/Week/Location level in OMP for rolling 5 months considering customer promotions management on complex desks with higher volatility, profitability. Manage seasonality & volatility with complex merch / rotations in Forecast considering business constraints.
• 30% of Time - Analysis, Actions and reporting on key performance metrics such as forecast error, Trends, Bias, and Demand sensing and collaborating with Supply Planning teams to help achieve business KPI’s.
• 20% of Time - Partner with Cross functional stakeholder to deliver actionable insights the company can use to reduce inventory, lower costs and improve capital asset utilization.
• 15% of Time - Ensure data integrity in OMP at the item/location/week level across defined Customer channels. Leverage exists exception management reporting tools to drive improvement in forecast accuracy.
• 5% of Time - Drive continuous improvement by examining existing OMP forecasting tools and processes and making improvements. Support projects and other efforts focused towards improving forecast accuracy and techniques. Training & Development of new external/internal hires.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Full-time graduation from an accredited university is mandatory.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Technical Skills: Demonstrate understanding of the PEAK Demand process, hands-on experience with planning systems such as OMP, Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO), or JDA, and a basic understanding of statistical models and analysis.
• Knowledge of demand planning, experience leading process improvement initiatives, strong critical-thinking and analytical skills, and knowledge of end-to-end supply chain planning and forecasting processes.
• Soft Skills: Self-driven, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to work independently in ambiguous situations and strong collaboration, negotiation, influencing, learning agility, business acumen, integrity, teamwork, and demand management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree - Major Area of Study in Operations
• 5 years of related experience
• Professional Certifications: CSCMP, APICS
• Excel, Knowledge in ERP, and familiarity with functional package - SAP APO

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet minimum age qualifications in the country in which the job is located.