Strategic Demand Planner — Food & Beverage (Hybrid)

Saputo Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Community involvement

Job summary

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning professional to lead S&OP activities, gather cross-functional updates, and refine forecasts using data-driven methods. You will own forecast accuracy and collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain to optimize inventory and service levels.

The role requires 2–4 years in forecasting or supply planning, a related degree, and proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SAP. A hybrid schedule out of Milwaukee, WI is expected.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years in forecasting or supply planning
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
• Experience with Power BI, Excel and SAP
• Proficient in data retrieval, database manipulation, and root cause analysis
• Strong time management and prioritization skills
• Leadership, communication, and critical thinking abilities

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly S&OP demand meetings with sales and supply chain.
• Gather updates from sales, category management, and marketing to adjust forecasts.
• Communicate demand trend changes to cross-functional partners.
• Analyze and report monthly forecast accuracy KPI and implement improvements.
• Ensure detailed accuracy of sales forecast at product/location level.
• Review historical trends and model data to forecast future demand.
• Monitor new and discontinued item forecasts.
• Maintain and refine sales history and customer master data.
• Integrate customer events (new launches, promotions) into forecasts.
• Own relationships with core customers for demand planning and forecasting, coordinating communications.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports to correct forecast inaccuracies and minimize aged inventory risk.

Skills

Forecasting

Demand planning

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Tools

Power BI

Excel

SAP

Job description

Saputo Inc. is seeking a Demand Planning professional to lead S&OP activities, gather cross-functional updates, and refine forecasts using data-driven methods. You will own forecast accuracy and collaborate with sales, marketing, and supply chain to optimize inventory and service levels.

The role requires 2–4 years in forecasting or supply planning, a related degree, and proficiency in Power BI, Excel, and SAP. A hybrid schedule out of Milwaukee, WI is expected.