demand planning lead, Coffee | Tea Demand Planning (Hybrid to Seattle, WA - U.S.)

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Starbucks is seeking a Demand Planning Lead in Seattle to lead and execute planning processes. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, mentoring, and expertise in analytics and supply chain management. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in a high-growth environment and strong leadership abilities.

Benefits

Flexible workplace with hybrid work options

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage for first-time bachelor's degree

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Short-term and long-term disability

Discounted company stock program

Emergency savings incentives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in supply chain planning, forecasting, and inventory management.
• Experience with complex data and analytics.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning processes and drive cross-functional collaborations.
• Support S&OP processes and identify planning business objectives.
• Mentor and coach other planning partners across the organization.

Skills

Analytics

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Organization

Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

**Now Brewing –** **demand planning lead for Coffee Tea Demand Planning** **! #tobeapartner**

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only

celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

This position contributes to Starbucks success by executing, leading, and driving planning processes/projects through leadership and mentoring of fellow partners across the organization. Identifying and resolving gaps in processes, demonstrating subject matter expertise, and cross functional partnering are essential to the success of this role.

Models and acts in accordance with Starbucks guiding principles

**As a** **Demand Planning Lead** **, you will…**

+ Serves as a planning ambassador, taking an active leadership role in highly visible cross functional capacity projects

+ Supports S&OP processes and continuous end-to-end organizational improvement to include collaboration with Supply Chain Operations and organizational partners.

+ Assist in the development of strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure planning business objectives are achieved, leveraging those relationships to drive end-to end efficiencies and new process development.

+ Engages in manager level activities including but not limited to mentoring and coaching other planning partners to elevate performance across the organization.

+ Demand Planning Support for all Technical projects and process creation or enhancements.

**We’d love to hear from people with experience:**

+ Management supply chain planning, forecasting, and inventory management in a high- growth, dynamic organization, Make experience preferred. +5 years or more

+ Analytics and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment

+ Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

+ Experience with maintaining large amounts of complex data and ensuring data quality & reconciliation.

+ Creating and defining new Ways of Working and driving cross functional alignment.

+ Track record of presenting high level business scenarios, outlining future R&O, and performance metrics to mixed audience level.

+ Strong organization, planning and project management skills; ability to prioritize tasks for both self and team to meet business requirements and deadlines.

+ Ability to work in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k)-retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com) .

*If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

**Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!**

_Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._

_Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances._

_Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at_ [e-mail]_ _or 1(888) 611-2258._