Senior Demand Planner

Pampered Chef; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to enhance forecasting and supply chain processes. In this pivotal role, you'll lead the Demand Planning Team, utilizing your expertise to optimize forecasting accuracy and drive strategic decision-making. Your analytical skills will be crucial in creating reports and managing inventory for both domestic and international markets. This innovative firm offers a hybrid work environment and a comprehensive benefits package, including performance-based bonuses and generous discounts on products. If you thrive in a collaborative atmosphere and are passionate about supply chain excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Disability insurance

Flex PTO

Paid Parental leave

30%+ discount on products

FREE onsite fitness center

Sports court access

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in demand planning and forecasting.
• Strong understanding of analytical and statistical methods.

Responsibilities

• Optimize item-level forecasting and track forecast accuracy.
• Lead the Demand Planning Team and manage supply chain analytics.
• Create analytical reports to support demand planning.

Skills

Forecasting Tools

Analytical Skills

Statistical Analysis

Supply Chain Planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Demantra

Job description

The Pampered Chef, a Berkshire Hathaway company, with offices in Addison, Chicago, and Shenzhen, began as a Chicago-based start-up in 1980 delivering curated, high-quality kitchen solutions through a network of independent consultants.
The Senior Demand Planner is to optimize our Demantra item level forecasting system and expand our analytic and statistical approach to supply chain planning. Take lead and ownership over the Demand Planning Team to track forecast accuracy, item-level exceptions, maximize fill rate, and deliver launches successfully.

If you have 5+ years’ experience, an understanding of forecasting tools like Demantra, an analytic mind, and just want to work with a great group of people, please send us your resume.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains, analyzes, and updates monthly item base/replenishment forecasts, including WMAPE forecast accuracy tracking.
• Create analytical/statistical reports to support demand planning, such as forecasting exceptions and forecasting error.
• Provide analytical support with COGS planning.
• Maintain product maintenance systems and provide technical support with process improvements and demand planning initiatives.
• Demantra system architect for enhancing current capabilities within the system and ongoing review of parameters to tune forecasting engine, improve forecasting accuracy and eliminate forecasting bias.
• Planning for international markets.
• Key Supply Chain liaison with the Pampered Chef Analytics Team for supply chain projects and analytics development to drive understanding of current business challenges and foster fact-based decision making (S&OP).
• New Product (Launch) Forecasting.
• Leading S&OP meetings cross-functionally to align item-level business plan, promotions, launches, and exceptions.
• Website Inventory Availability Management (“Stop Sell” Inventory Tool).

Measures of Success:

• Improved Forecast Accuracy.
• Improved Inventory Turns.
• Improved Fill Rate (US/EU).

Compensation, Benefits, and Logistics:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $80 - $90K annually depending on experience and qualifications.

This role is eligible for performance-based bonus based on individual and company performance.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance with additional voluntary coverage options.
• Disability insurance.
• Additional voluntary benefits.
• Flex PTO.
• Paid Parental leave.
• 30%+ discount on Pampered Chef Products and product giveaways.
• FREE onsite fitness center and sports court.
• Hybrid work environment.

Pampered Chef currently follows a hybrid schedule at the headquartered office in Addison, IL. The expectation is for employees to be in the office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday every week.