Operations Demand Planner

Default Brand; Waitsfield (VT); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Agri-Mark is seeking a Demand Planner to forecast finished goods across product categories for Retail, Foodservice, and Commodity channels. You will use data from statistical models, Circana data, and sales history to build weekly/monthly forecasts and participate in the S&OP process.

The role reports to the Director, Cheese Product Management & S&OP and requires strong Excel, analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills. Hybrid work arrangement in Waitsfield, VT is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Statistical Analysis, Business, or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent collaborative skills with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Demand Planning: develop item-level forecasting for ~300 SKU’s across aggregation levels and horizons.
• Analyze promotions in trade software and coordinate forecasts with sales.
• Improve forecasting techniques using all available data.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Statistics/Business or related field

Job description

Pay or shift range: $55,000 USD to $62,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

Description

How would we describe a career with Agri-Mark/McCadam/Cabot Creamery? More than 100 years of: Farmers, Family, Mission, Purpose, Sustainability, Respect, Integrity, Work Ethic, Teamwork, Pride in Award Winning Products, and Agriculture.

Cabot Creamery has held B Corp certification since 2012, and became the world’s first dairy co-op to do so. This certification demonstrates our commitment to transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.

The salary Range for this position is $55-62k

We offer a hybrid workplace with three days onsite in our corporate office‑Tuesday through Thursday in Waitsfield, VT.

What you'll be doing:

The Demand Planner is responsible for forecasting finished good items across all product categories that support our Retail, Foodservice, and Commodity distribution channels. The Demand Planner will incorporate data from various sources – including statistical models, trade promotion software, customer portals, Circana data, and sales history to develop weekly and monthly forecasts. The person in this role will participate in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and will be responsible for analyzing trends and developing reporting to drive process and operational efficiency.

Reports To: Director, Cheese Product Management & S&OP

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Demand Planning
  • Develop item level forecasting for approximately 300 unique SKU’s across multiple levels of aggregation and time horizons
  • Analyze promotions in trade promotion software and coordinate forecasts with sales team
  • Continuous improvement to forecasting techniques and accuracy through leveraging all available data
• Sales Support and S&OP Process
  • Build, analyze, and provide weekly and monthly sales reporting
  • Support budgeting process for sales volumes and pricing
  • Analyze forecast to provide key insights and inputs into the S&OP process
  • Participate in S&OP meetings and contribute to developing consensus forecasts
  • Act as a liaison between sales and operations regarding product related issues such as distressed product, discontinued, and new products
• Business Analysis
  • Support data and analysis needs of other internal departments
  • Work on cross functional teams to support and execute strategic initiatives

What we are seeking:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply ChainManagement, Statistical Analysis, Business, or related field
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Excellent collaborative skills with ability to serve as a liaison between multiple departments
• Experience with demand planning/stat modeling preferred

Our support of employee growth includes promoting from within, training and tuition reimbursement. Team members enjoy access to a comprehensive benefits package, competitive salary and a 401k with company match.

Agri-Mark is an equal opportunity employer. The company is committed to the fundamental principle of equal opportunity and equal treatment for every qualified prospective and current employee. The company does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy or pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, place of birth, crime victim status, age, physical or mental disability, a positive result from an HIV‑related blood test, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected under applicable federal and/or state law.

Agri-Mark complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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