Planning Analyst

The Wonderful Company; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with match

Mentorship program

Career advancement opportunities

Learning and development resources

Community involvement and giving back

Job summary

POM Wonderful, part of The Wonderful Company, is seeking a Planning Analyst to perform detailed analyses and help forecast sales, warehousing, and raw fruit needs. The role involves scheduling production plants, coordinating transfers to offsite warehouses, and managing inventory across the year.

Requires 2+ years in planning/forecasting and a related bachelor’s degree. Strong Excel and analytical skills are essential, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of planning/forecasting experience with a related degree.
• Strong analytical and Excel skills.
• Ability to create and interpret forecasts and reports.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales to match supply with demand.
• Develop sales ramp plans for seasonal launches.
• Manage transfers of raw fruit and finished goods to external warehouses.
• Create daily inventory position reports for management.
• Maintain the available-to-sell tool and monitor expirations.
• Support supply planning for Fresh, Arils, and Beverage segments.
• Analyze production yield trends and suggest improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Forecasting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Two years planning/forecasting experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

From tree to table, POM Wonderful delivers a whole lot of healthy. Known for our iconic double-bubble bottle, we grow, harvest, package, and market fresh pomegranates, pomegranate arils, and a selection of delicious pomegranate-blended juices and teas. With over 9,000 acres in California’s Central Valley, POM Wonderful is committed to unleashing the antioxidant power of our handpicked pomegranates.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Planning Analyst is responsible for performing detailed analysis projects for multiple segments of the business, assisting with the creation of forecasts for sales, warehousing, and raw fruit needs, scheduling production plants, scheduling transfers of both raw fruit and finished goods to offsite warehouses, as well as managing multiple warehouse inventory levels throughout the year.

Base Compensation: $71,000.00 - $80,000.00

Job Description

• Work with internal sales team on matching supply availability to demand requests
• Assist in developing sales ramp plan to successfully launch the season
• Manage transfers of raw fruit and/or finished goods to and from outside warehouses
• Create daily inventory position reports for management team
• Create and maintain the available to sell tool
• Track and manage finished goods expirations
• Support Fresh, Arils, and Beverage supply planning
• Track and analyze daily production yield to identify trends and make suggestions
• Implement the use of lean and continuous improvement tools in daily tasks
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to swiftly and effectively conduct sales/production analysis
• Advanced computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office products
• Ability to create a problem-solving culture, focused on identifying/addressing root causes of performance shortfalls
• Excellent organizational and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to take charge and make decisions in a high intensity, fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and handle changing priorities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Two or more years of experience in a planning and/or forecasting role and a bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in a related field or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Additional Information

POM's Dedication to You:

• Thriving Wellness Community:Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
  • 24/7 online physician consultations
  • virtual mental health resources
  • life coaching
  • engaging employee community groups
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
  • library of on-demand fitness videos
• Career Advancement Opportunities:Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
• Focused Learning and Development:Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
• Empowering Mentorship Program:Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
• Continuous Improvement Training:Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
• Building a Healthy Society:To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1in PEOPLE’s "100 Companies That Care" list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com .
• Giving Back to the Community:Make a difference with Wonderful Giving , allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.

We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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