Strategic Demand & Intercompany Planner

Lindt & Sprüngli; San Leandro (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghirardelli in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to help develop and maintain forecasts for seasonal and everyday gift categories, and to support S&OP and S&OE processes.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Supply Planning, manage planning master data in SAP, and prepare forecast reports for weekly reviews. The role emphasizes data analysis and intercompany supply planning with Lindt subsidiaries, using Excel and ERP planning tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Forecasting, or Supply Chain Analytics.
• Experience with SAP, SAP APO/IBP, or related planning systems preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivots, lookups, reporting automation, and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across functions and international teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining demand forecasts for assigned seasonal and everyday gift categories and gather all necessary data.
• Analyze forecast variances and recommend adjustments based on business trends and performance.
• Support new product launches, item transitions, and seasonal planning activities.
• Update demand assumptions and forecasts in planning systems based on changing business conditions.
• Participate in S&OP, and S&OE processes by preparing analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Supply Planning to identify risks and opportunities.
• Maintain forecasting master data and planning parameters within SAP and planning systems.
• Run and maintain Seasonal Change Reports in Excel; update seasonal planning presentations and key account forecast decks with the latest forecast information
• Prepare and update Realized vs. Operational performance reports and supporting presentation materials for weekly business reviews.
• Generate and analyze Forecast Comparison Reports.
• Generate and maintain Excess Inventory Reports and recommend actions.
• Provide coverage for other planning responsibilities when required.
• Support intercompany supply planning activities and liaison with Lindt subsidiaries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, Finance, Statistics, or related field

Tools

SAP

SAP APO/IBP

Basware

Job description

Ghirardelli in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Demand Planning Analyst to help develop and maintain forecasts for seasonal and everyday gift categories, and to support S&OP and S&OE processes.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Service and Supply Planning, manage planning master data in SAP, and prepare forecast reports for weekly reviews. The role emphasizes data analysis and intercompany supply planning with Lindt subsidiaries, using Excel and ERP planning tools.