Strategic Demand Planner S&OP Leader (Bonus Eligible)

Best Maid Cookie Company; Minneapolis (MN); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual bonus eligibility

401k contributions

Zusammenfassung

Rise Baking Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead forecasting for customer-item levels, create robust demand plans, and coordinate cross-functional forecasting activities. The role emphasizes statistical modeling, data-driven decision making, and ERP system mastery.

You will manage SAP APO DP, collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance, and drive KPI improvements including forecast accuracy and inventory metrics.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, finance, business, statistics, mathematics or related field.
• 5+ years of consumer products forecasting or supply chain operations experience; familiarity with S&OP processes, customer planning, or supply planning.
• APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP) desired.
• Expert knowledge of SAP APO DP forecasting application or supply planning software.
• Experience with or knowledge of IRI, Retail Link, and other external customer data sources.
• Food manufacturing experience and familiarity with commodity sensitive businesses preferred.
• Retail and foodservice channel experience desired.
• Experience leading projects.
• Strong understanding of statistical reasoning including multiple linear regression modeling, coefficient of variation, Pearson seasonal test, and seasonal index.
• Knowledge of other statistical analytical tools, such as Python or R.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel; experience with ERP Systems, SAP APO DP knowledge preferred; Power BI and SQL desired.
• Experience with manufacturing modules including MRP, MPS, and WMS desired.
• Strong decision-making skills with the ability to think critically and solve complex problems.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively within an organization and collaborate with internal and external clients to determine requirements and eliminate barriers that may affect the delivery of product.
• Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Own and manage demand forecasts (sales, operational, and financial volume forecasts) at customer-item-shipping location level as part of the demand planning function.
• Create, review, and validate the demand plan for rolling 24-month horizon through statistical models and incorporating business intelligence from multiple sources to achieve an unbiased customer demand plan.
• Lead the research of demand drivers, preparation of forecast data, and development of statistical forecast models.
• Direct the review of historical sales trends and forecasts; review statistical forecast models and evaluate forecast results.
• Analyze and update SKU-level demand signal based on trends, alerts, models, assumption changes, inputs, etc.
• Coordinate communication with sales, marketing, finance, procurement, supply planning, and other departments to ensure that current, accurate data is available for forecasts.
• Coordinate data preparation for cross-functional forecasting meetings with the national sales team.
• Facilitate the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by analyzing, preparing, and reporting on future and past sales forecast performance, changes from prior month, and gap to plan.
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions.
• Establish and drive improvements to KPIs including forecast accuracy (MAPE) and bias, inventory (gross/net dollars, DIOH), Slow Moving/Obsolete, and customer service (OTIF).
• Partner with sales, marketing, and finance to understand demand forecast drivers.
• Play a key role in the annual planning process; ensure linkage to monthly volume forecast as part of financial forecasting process.
• Manage SAP APO DP and volume planning software as the primary forecasting system tool.
• Manage other supply chain related systems including ERP, MRP, data mapping tables, etc.
• Provide ad-hoc analytics and scenario planning for, but not limited to, supply chain, customer demand, annual operating plans, sales budget, etc.
• Provide input to supply planning, procurement, commercialization, customer service, etc., in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• Coordinate phase-on of new products and phase-out of discontinued products
• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning
• Lead ERP transitions for Demand Planning including data cleaning, validation, and implementation phase
• Serve as an expert on the SAP APO DP system including, but not limited to, creating, deleting, and realigning CVCs; maintaining Product Lifecycle Table; running batch jobs; reviewing job logs to eliminate issues; alert monitoring; and understanding how the data flows into APO DP and out to the downstream Supply Chain tools
• Help facilitate the training of new users to the SAP APO DP tool; serve as key point of contact for user questions and concerns
• Validate master data and oversee the accuracy of changes made in SAP to ensure accurate data alignment between planning and execution systems crucial to the overall success of the S&OP process
• Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Jobbeschreibung

Rise Baking Company in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Senior Demand Planner to lead forecasting for customer-item levels, create robust demand plans, and coordinate cross-functional forecasting activities. The role emphasizes statistical modeling, data-driven decision making, and ERP system mastery.

You will manage SAP APO DP, collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance, and drive KPI improvements including forecast accuracy and inventory metrics.