SIOP Demand Planner

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance (company-paid)

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Training and mentorship

Paid vacation

Holidays

Job summary

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC is seeking a SIOP Demand Planner in Albert Lea, MN. The role integrates sales forecasts with manufacturing plans to meet financial and operational goals. The team emphasizes collaboration with Procurement, Sales, Operations, and Finance to optimize capacity, inventory, and promotions.

The candidate will develop forecasts, maintain planning tools, and monitor forecast accuracy with a focus on reducing bias. Onsite work is required in Albert Lea.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field required.
• 5+ years in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and forecasting tools.
• Strong analytical and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical data and forecasting methods.
• Align forecasts with supply planning, production, inventory, and distribution.
• Maintain planning systems, models, and dashboards.
• Report forecast accuracy, bias, and revenue alignment metrics.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Finance on promotions and launches.
• Support capacity planning and inventory optimization initiatives.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data visualization

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Execution and accountability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

ERP systems (CIOP, MS NAV/Business Central)

Netstock

Job description

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SIOP Demand Planner

Full Time Professional Albert Lea, MN, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

SIOP Demand Planner

GREAT food starts with GREAT people!

Why Join Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen?

At Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, we create delicious, high-quality prepared foods so people have more time to enjoy life.

We believe in doing meaningful work, continuously improving, and investing in our people. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a team, make an impact, and grow with a company that values its employees, we'd love to meet you.

Department: Procurement
Reports To: VP of Procurement
Status: Full Time; Exempt

Location: Albert Lea, MN (Onsite) THIS IS NOT A REMOTE OR HYBRID POSITION
Salary Range:$80,000 - $90,000

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive Pay
Be rewarded for your leadership and results.

• Free Employer Health Clinic
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance (employee, spouse and child(ren)
• Company-paid $25,000 Basic Life Insurance for eligible full-time employees

Time Off

• Paid vacation
• Holidays

Retirement

• 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Training and mentorship

About the Role

Under the direction of the VP of Procurement, the SIOP Demand Planner works cross-functionally to integrate sales forecasts and demand plans with operational execution, ensuring alignment with Mrs. Gerry’s financial and operational goals.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts using historical sales data and statistical forecasting methods.
• Align demand forecasts with supply planning, production schedules, inventory and warehouse and distribution strategies.
• Maintain demand planning systems, forecasting models, reporting tools, and dashboards.
• Track and report key performance metrics including forecast accuracy and bias, revenue alignment with forecasts, inventory levels, and demand plan adherence.
• Provide actionable demand insights to Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Support cross-functional planning initiatives including capacity planning and inventory optimization.
• Support the end-of-life process, helping to ensure the successful wind down of discontinued products and materials.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to incorporate promotions, new product launches, customer insights, trend analysis and market intelligence into the demand plan.
• Monitor and continuously improve forecast accuracy and reduce forecast bias through ongoing analysis and process improvements.
• All other projects and duties as assigned.

What You'll Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, and forecasting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
• Experience working with CIOP and ERP systems. Netstock and MS NAV/Business Central preferred
• Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical forecasting, and data interpretation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and teams.
• Demonstrated drive for results with a strong focus on execution and accountability for performance outcomes.
• Highly detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Who You'll Work With

You’ll be part of a collaborative procurement team focused on producing safe, high-quality products. You’ll report to the VP of Procurement and work closely with cross-functional departments to keep production running efficiently.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This role requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting (occasionally lifting of up to 25 pounds). Employees must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in production areas.

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility where employees may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, cleaning chemicals, airborne particles, varying temperatures, and moderate noise levels. PPE is required in all production areas.

Facility Allergens

Our facility processes products containing:

Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts

• Receive a timely hiring decision—we move quickly for the right candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because they make our team stronger.

Pre-employment drug testing and background screening are required.