Demand Planner

BG Foods; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

B&G Foods is seeking a hands-on Demand Planner to develop and execute demand and inventory plans across multiple food categories. You will collaborate with supply chain, sales, marketing, and customer support to meet service objectives and drive forecast accuracy.

The role involves leading forecast meetings, analyzing data, and improving forecasting methods while supporting S&OP processes and new product introductions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in inventory planning and demand management.
• Experience with DRP/MRP functionality and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Generate monthly demand forecasts using the planning system (Dynamics).
• Lead consensus forecast meetings with Marketing and Sales to review forecasts.
• Support S&OP processes with data and analysis.

Skills

Forecasting

Communication

Collaboration

Spreadsheet analysis

Forecast accuracy

Cross-functional leadership

Demand management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Tools

Dynamics

ERP

MRP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! A highly visible Supply Chain role that will actively develop and operate a demand planning and S&OP function. This is a hands-on position that is responsible for developing and executing a demand plan and inventory plan for several food categories to enable the company to meet sales and service objectives. Collaboration with other members of the supply chain, sales and marketing, and customer support teams is an essential function of 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.
• 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.
• Improve forecasting techniques, methods, and approaches.
• Coordinate the demand planning process for new product introductions in the supply chain.
• Utilize best practice methodology for creating forecasts and recommend adjustments to forecasts based on changes in demand and market trends.
• Maintain and improve documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.

Experience, Skills, Education

• At least 5 years of experience managing end-of-life cycle and absolute inventory.
• A bachelor's degree in business or a related field is required.
• Demonstrated experience with DRP/MRP functionality.
• Demonstrated experience in ERP.
• Possess knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, and margin contributions.
• Possess knowledge of demand management, forecasting processes in sales, and marketing operations.
• Possess proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have collaborative skills.
• Must be able to lead and facilitate cross-functionally.
• Must be able to perform extensive spreadsheet analysis.

Compensation

Hiring Pay Range: $81,772.00 - $109,029.00 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 employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process should contact Human Resources. For more information on your federal rights, please review the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination Is Illegal poster at https://www.eeoc.gov/poster. 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.