Demand Planner — S&OP Leader & Forecasting Pro

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is seeking a demand planning professional to lead S&OP forecasting, align with sales and supply chain, and improve forecast accuracy.

You will gather data, analyze trends, and drive alignment with cross-functional teams to ensure product-level forecasts and inventory readiness. The role requires 2–4 years in forecasting, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in Power BI, Excel, and SAP.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' experience in forecasting or supply planning, food/beverage or consumer packaged goods preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Mathematics, related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience with Power BI, Excel Spreadsheets, and SAP software solutions.
• Proficient in data retrieval, database manipulation/organization, and root cause analysis.
• Skilled at time management and prioritization of tasks where priorities change rapidly, and tight deadlines exist.
• Strong leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP demand meetings with sales and supply chain departments.
• Gather updates from sales, category management, and marketing that will impact future demand and adjust forecast accordingly.
• Effectively communicate essential changes in demand trends using data driven methods to internal cross-functional partners.
• Analyze, and report monthly forecast accuracy KPI metrics and identify and implement solutions to improve performance.
• Responsible for the detailed accuracy of the sales forecast to the product/location level of detail.
• Review historical sales trends and model the data to forecast future demand.
• Closely monitor and review new and discontinued item forecasts.
• Maintaining and refining sales history and customer master data.
• Review and integrate customer events including new product launches, promotions, and replacement items correctly into forecasts.
• Own supply chain relationships with core customers for demand planning and forecasting activities; benchmark customer forecasts and partner with them on all demand related communication.
• Complete weekly and monthly reports and alerts to correct forecast inaccuracies and achieve sales order fill rate targets and minimize the risk of aged inventory.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Data analysis

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Mathematics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. is seeking a demand planning professional to lead S&OP forecasting, align with sales and supply chain, and improve forecast accuracy.

You will gather data, analyze trends, and drive alignment with cross-functional teams to ensure product-level forecasts and inventory readiness. The role requires 2–4 years in forecasting, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in Power BI, Excel, and SAP.