Senior Manager, Demand Planning — Hybrid, Growth & Forecasts

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Bonus eligibility

Equity grants

Parental leave

Job summary

Kinder’s is growing rapidly and seeking a Senior Manager, Demand Planning to shape our demand planning capabilities. You will translate commercial strategies and market dynamics into accurate forecasts, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive alignment and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership across S&OP, IBP, and portfolio planning, with a focus on forecast accuracy, scenario analysis, and continuous improvement in a high-growth food & beverage

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in demand planning, forecasting, or IBP in a fast‑moving consumer goods environment.
• Strong understanding of S&OP, IBP, and S&OE processes and how they connect commercial to operational planning.
• Experience with planning technologies and analytics to improve forecast accuracy and supply planning.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Economics, Finance, or related field.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead data-driven demand plans across channels, product portfolios, and categories.
• Integrate historical shipments, POS data, and market insights to develop short- and long-term forecasts.
• Drive S&OP and IBP processes, aligning forecast with financial objectives and supply capabilities.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to resolve imbalances and optimize planning.
• Lead new product introductions demand forecasting and portfolio optimization.

Skills

Forecasting

S&OP

IBP

Data analytics

Leadership

Anaplan

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Anaplan

SAP IBP

Excel

Job description

Kinder’s is growing rapidly and seeking a Senior Manager, Demand Planning to shape our demand planning capabilities. You will translate commercial strategies and market dynamics into accurate forecasts, partnering with Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain to drive alignment and operational excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership across S&OP, IBP, and portfolio planning, with a focus on forecast accuracy, scenario analysis, and continuous improvement in a high-growth food & beverage