Demand Forecasting & S&OP Analyst

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Smithfield, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Be Well programs and benefits

Smithfield Scholarship Program

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Demand Planning professional to develop and refine forecast models using historical data and market insights.

You will collaborate with Sales, Business Development, and Operations to ensure forecasts reflect real-time market dynamics and distribution center needs. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and use of tools like Logility, SAP, and BI platforms to maintain data integrity and support scenario planning in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong analytical mindset and mathematical aptitude for data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across departments.

Responsibilities

• Create data-driven demand forecasts using historical and market data with statistical models.
• Collaborate with Sales and Business Development to align forecasts with plans.
• Review promotional plans and inputs from new business and initiatives to adjust forecasts.
• Identify drivers of forecast variance and contribute to accuracy targets.
• Lead forecast refinement and cross-functional alignment through analytical materials.
• Drive SKU rationalization by analyzing trends and distribution center demand.
• Ensure effective communication between commercial and operations to support Agile forecasting.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Logility

SAP

BI platforms

Anaplan

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a data-driven Demand Planning professional to develop and refine forecast models using historical data and market insights.

You will collaborate with Sales, Business Development, and Operations to ensure forecasts reflect real-time market dynamics and distribution center needs. The role emphasizes analytical rigor, cross-functional collaboration, and use of tools like Logility, SAP, and BI platforms to maintain data integrity and support scenario planning in a