Senior Demand Planner

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Sick time plan

Vacation accrual

Career growth

Employee discount 15%

Flexible schedules

401(k) retirement savings with company

Life insurance

Job summary

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to refine item forecasts for assigned categories and drive forecast accuracy. You will manage system exceptions daily and partner with DC Inventory, Inventory Analyst, and Merchandise Planning teams to align forecasts and promotions.

The role reports to Replenishment leadership and supports efficiency in labor and assets. The position offers hybrid work from the Store Support Office in Phoenix (in office Tue-Thu).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 5+ years of experience in produce buying or equivalent
• Proven ability to manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and confidentiality skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with Relex or similar inventory planning tools

Responsibilities

• Refine and develop forecasts by item for assigned categories
• Daily management of system exceptions to maximize fill-rates and freshness
• Coordinate with DC Inventory Management to share forecasted store orders
• Collaborate with Inventory Analyst and Merchandise Planning teams to align forecasts
• Communicate issues impacting KPI achievement and drive improvements
• Contribute to weekly trend meetings to capitalize on opportunities

Skills

Forecasting

Excel

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Relex

Job description

Overview

The Sr. Demand Planner plays a key role in ensuring our future forecasts are accurate and align with Category Management and Merchandise Planning. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Replenishment, working closely with the Sr. Replenishment Analyst and Replenishment Analysts to refine items throughout the product lifecycle. They will utilize our demand planning tool (Relex) through exceptions and advanced forecasting parameter management to drive acceptable forecast accuracy measures. They will work directly with the Business System Administrator to develop on-going system and process enhancements to improve workflows and overall accuracy. The demand developed will be used for replenishment orders and drive DC (Distribution Centers), Logistics and Stores to help plan labor and assets to drive efficiency.

This position is located at our Store Support Office in Phoenix, Arizona, and operates on a hybrid schedule (in office Tuesday-Thursday).

Overview of Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility to refine and/or develop forecasts by item for assigned categories
• Daily management of system exceptions to maximize fill-rates and freshness
• Works closely with DC Inventory Management to share forecasted store orders and inbound demand.
• Partners with Inventory Analyst team to refine exceptions, new and discontinued items
• Works closely with the Merchandise Planning team to align overall category forecast and promotional planning
• Clear communicator of known issues impact ability to meet KPI’s
• Ability to create strategies working with the broader team to meet category goals
• Be an active participant to drive continuous improvement ideas for systems and processes
• A key contributor to weekly meetings outlining trends to capitalize on while minimizing negative impacts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred with a minimum of ten (5) years of experience in produce buying; or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Ability to successfully manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to supervise personnel effectively.
• Ability to preserve confidentiality of information.
• Sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
• Commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• Relex or similar Inventory Management tool experience preferred

Physical Requirements

Most work is performed in a normal office environment either in the Store Support Office or remotely

Lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds

Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement

Travel to/from meetings and to various locations

Benefits

In addition to a rewarding career, Sprouts offers a comprehensive program to help support you and your family. These programs include:

• Competitive pay
• Sick time plan that you can use to support you or your immediate families health
• Vacation accrual plan
• Opportunities for career growth
• 15% discount for you and one other family member in your household on all purchases made at Sprouts
• Flexible schedules
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(K) Retirement savings plan with a generous company match
• Company paid life insurance
• Contests and appreciation events throughout the year full of prizes, food and fun!

Eligibility requirements may apply for the following benefits:

• Bonus based on company and/or individual performance
• Affordable benefit coverage, including medical, dental and vision
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Company paid short-term disability coveragePaid parental leave for both mothers and fathers
• Paid holidays

Get Paid Every Day!

Sprouts Farmers Market offers DailyPay - if you're hired as an eligible employee, you'll be able to transfer the money you've already earned at no extra cost, and get it the next business day, for free. We offer DailyPay so you don't have to wait for payday to access the money you've already worked for. With DailyPay, you can see how much you've made every day and you can transfer your money any time before payday.

You can learn more by visiting https://www.dailypay.com/partners/sprouts-farmers-market/.

Why Sprouts

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer's market setting. Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

At Sprouts, we're committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and caring workplace culture.

Our Team Member Resource Groups (TMRGs) create spaces for connection, support, and growth. Every team member is welcome to join one or more of our five groups:

• Inspiring Women at Sprouts
• Rainbow Alliance at Sprouts
• Sabor at Sprouts
• Soul at Sprouts
• Honored to Serve at Sprouts

Together, these groups celebrate diversity and empower our team to thrive.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts' management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Sprouts will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance.

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