Demand Planner: Drive Accurate Forecasts & Growth

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Presencial; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Employee discount program

401K plan

Generous PTO

Company events

Education reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Life insurance

FSA/HSA plans

Pet insurance

Resumo da oferta

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Demand Planner to generate item-location demand plans that drive downstream supply chain and financial planning while reducing waste and inventory. You will forecast using multiple data sources, collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Planning, and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes proactive stakeholder engagement, turning assumptions into actionable plans, and communicating short- and

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field (Supply Chain, Information Systems, Economics, Finance, or relevant degree) or equivalent training and experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand planning, merchandise or retail planning, preferably within a CPG or food industry environment.
• High proficiency using demand planning and forecasting systems such as Oracle Demand Management Cloud, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder, or similar forecasting platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify demand trends, opportunities, and risks.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis is critical for success in this role.
• Strong attention to detail and acting like an owner to meet compliance regulations.
• Contributes positively to a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Experience with Power BI dashboard development, reporting, and data visualization preferred, including the ability to translate complex data into clear business insights.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Capable of managing a variety of tasks simultaneously with rapidly changing priorities.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to manage changing business priorities.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain forecasts at multiple levels of aggregation over a rolling 12-18 month planning horizon.
• Analyze historical shipment trends, consumption trends, customer inventory data, and demand assumptions to develop and refine the demand forecast.
• Lead cross-functional efforts to investigate forecast variances and refine forecasting models based on updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to ensure demand forecasts reflect current and accurate business assumptions.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate short- and long-range demand plans to customers and shop operations while serving as a key communication point for supply and service constraints.
• Coordinate demand planning activities supporting growth initiatives, innovation, cost reduction, operational efficiency improvements, and waste reduction efforts.
• Track forecast KPIs including bias, accuracy, waste, and cost, and use insights to drive continuous improvement.

Conhecimentos

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Business

Ferramentas

Oracle Demand Management Cloud

SAP IBP

Blue Yonder

Power BI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Demand Planner to generate item-location demand plans that drive downstream supply chain and financial planning while reducing waste and inventory. You will forecast using multiple data sources, collaborate across Sales, Marketing, Finance and Supply Planning, and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes proactive stakeholder engagement, turning assumptions into actionable plans, and communicating short- and