Demand Planner

B&G Foods; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Sur place; USD 81 000 - 109 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid time off

Health and wellness coverage

401(k) plan

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance programs

Telemedicine

Work‑life balance

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Paid parental leave

Résumé du poste

B&G Foods is seeking a hands-on Demand Planning and S&OP professional to develop and operate a demand and inventory plan across food categories. You will forecast, analyze, and coordinate with sales, marketing, and customer support to meet service objectives.

With 5+ years in inventory planning and ERP/DRP experience, you will lead consensus meetings, drive forecast accuracy, and improve forecasting methods while maintaining documentation for processes and SOPs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field required.
• At least 5 years of experience in inventory and end-of-life cycle management.
• Experience with DRP/MRP functionality and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of inventory metrics, turns and margin contributions.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Generate monthly demand forecasts using the demand planning system (e.g., Dynamics).
• Conduct forecast accuracy analysis and ensure processes are followed.
• Assemble and analyze data for sales forecasts.
• Lead consensus forecast meetings with Marketing and Sales.
• Advise teams on variances between forecasts, plans and actuals.
• Measure impact of forecast accuracy on the business.
• Prepare and communicate forecast metrics to Leadership.
• Support S&OP with data and analysis.
• Improve forecasting techniques and approaches.
• Coordinate demand planning for new product introductions.

Connaissances

Demand forecasting

Inventory management

Forecast collaboration

ERP systems

MS Office

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Spreadsheet analysis

Formation

Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Outils

DRP/MRP

ERP systems

Description du poste

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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.