Demand Planner

Glazer's Beer & Beverage; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Roth 401k

Life Insurance

Employer-Paid Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Maternity Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

Glazer’s Beer & Beverage is seeking a Demand Planner to analyze sales trends, market data, and inventory to develop accurate forecasts. You will collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to align demand with S&OP processes and drive inventory efficiency.

The role requires strong analytical skills, experience with forecasting methods and data visualization tools, and the ability to communicate insights to stakeholders across functions in a fast-paced beverage environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years in demand planning or forecasting in consumer goods.
• Strong analytical skills with statistical forecasting experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data and market trends to develop forecasts.
• Utilize forecasting methods to predict future demand.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with inventory teams to align demand with stock.
• Lead S&OP meetings and present forecast data to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks of stockouts or overstock situations.

Skills

Forecasting

Data Analysis

Excel Advanced

Communication

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP APO

JDA

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

At Glazer’s Beer & Beverage we pour our hearts into what we do “SELL BEER FOR A LIVING”.

At Glazer’s Beer & Beverage, we provide a wide range of competitive benefits:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Roth Post-Tax Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid time off.
• Paid Maternity Leave and Paid Parental Leave

Position Overview

The Demand Planner will be responsible for analyzing sales trends, market data, and inventory levels to create accurate demand forecasts. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, experience with data analysis tools, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to support the company’s sales and operations planning (S&OP) process.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand patterns to develop accurate demand forecasts.
• Utilize advanced statistical and forecasting methods to predict future product demand.
• Continuously monitor forecast accuracy and adjust models as needed to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with inventory management teams to align demand forecasts with inventory levels.
• Identify and mitigate risks of stockouts or overstock situations by adjusting forecasts and recommending inventory actions.
• Monitor product life cycles and make recommendations for phase-in/phase-out strategies.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to incorporate promotional activities, new product launches, and market shifts into the demand planning process.
• Participate in S&OP meetings to present forecast data, discuss variances, and align on demand planning strategies.
• Communicate forecast insights to key stakeholders, ensuring alignment across departments.
• Lead efforts to refine demand planning processes and tools to enhance forecast accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in demand planning and data analytics.
• Implement new technologies and methodologies to improve data analysis and forecasting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistics, Economics, Business, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or a similar analytical role, preferably within the beverage or consumer goods industry.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical analysis and forecasting techniques.
• Proficiency in demand planning software (e.g., SAP APO, JDA, etc.) and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present data-driven insights to diverse audiences.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

As the Distributor of Choice, Glazer’s Beer and Beverage embraces a culture where diversity drives innovative solutions for the success of our employees, retailers, and supplier partners. Our company strives to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that reflects the unique communities we serve.

“Glazer’s Beer and Beverage provides equal employment opportunities toapplicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.”

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