Demand Planner

BG Foods; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness coverage

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life, disability insurance

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Telemedicine

Work-life balance

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BG Foods is seeking a Demand Planner to manage monthly demand forecasts, support S&OP, and partner with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support to align forecast accuracy with business objectives.

The role emphasizes hands-on forecasting, data analysis, and collaboration across functions to drive sales and service goals nationally, with attention to the impact of promotions and seasonality.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning and S&OP in a CPG environment.
• ERP experience with Dynamics is preferred.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical abilities and math aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced spreadsheet analysis.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly demand forecasts using the demand planning system (Dynamics).
• Conduct forecast accuracy analysis and ensure processes are followed.
• Assemble data for sales forecasts (history, trends, promotions, POS, inventory).
• Lead Consensus Forecast meetings with Marketing and Sales.
• Inform teams of variances between forecasts and actuals.
• Support S&OP processes with data and analysis.
• Improve forecasting techniques and update SOPs.
• Coordinate demand planning for new product introductions.

Skills

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / Engineering / Mathematics / Business

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

DRP/MRP systems

Excel

Job description

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! The Demand Planner position is a highly visible Supply Chain role that will be responsible for generating the demand plan for the assigned categories. The role will also support the S&OP process. The Demand Planner is a hands-on position that is responsible for developing and executing a demand plan for the category to enable the company to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other Supply Chain functions, Sales and Marketing, and Customer Support teams is an essential function for this role.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly demand forecasts utilizing the demand planning system, e.g. Dynamics.
• Conduct forecast accuracy analysis ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
• Assemble and analyze all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast, e.g. historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and when available, account POS and inventory data.
• Lead Consensus Forecast meetings with Marketing and Sales teams to review sales forecasts and all other pertinent information that may impact the forecast.
• Advise sales and marketing teams of variances between forecasts, plans, and actuals.
• Measure and analyze the impact of forecast accuracy on the business.
• Prepare, report, and communicate forecast metrics performance to Leadership.
• Support S&OP processes with data and analysis.
• Continuously improve forecasting techniques, methods, and approaches.
• Coordinate the demand planning process for new product introductions in supply chain.
• Utilize best practice methodology for creating forecasts and recommend adjustments to forecast based on changes in demand and market trends.
• Continuously maintain and improve documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.

Experience, Skills, Education

• 5+ years related experience in demand planning and S&OP with a CPG company ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics preferred).
• Experience with DRP/MRP functionality.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, or Business 3 Excellent communication skills and ability to work well on cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and math aptitude.
• Microsoft office suite experience.
• Extensive spreadsheet analysis skills.
• Must be able to multitask and re-prioritize workload frequently.
• Must be detail oriented and extremely organized.
• Have an understanding of continuous improvement tools to assist decision-making.

Compensation

Base Pay Range: $81,772.00 - $136,287.00 Final base pay will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to; role responsibilities, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and/or internal pay equity. Please keep in mind that we consider internal pay equity and hiring at the maximum of the salary range uncommon.

Benefits

• We offer a variety of benefits that include comprehensive, affordable health and wellness coverage for you and your family.
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation and sick days)
• Medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision coverage
• Life, disability and AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance programs
• Telemedicine
• Work-life balance
• Employee discounts
• Wellness program
• Paid parental leave
• Benefits may vary by location and position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

With our headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and our subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Crisco, Dash, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.