Demand Planner

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops and maintains monthly operational forecast down to Item/Location using the IBP Demand Module.
• Utilizes sales plans, distribution changes, shipment history, competitor activities and marketing plans.
• Conducts monthly root cause analysis of forecast error and identify corrective actions - effectively communicate this information to sales, marketing, finance and supply chain.
• Leads monthly Demand Review process to align on single operational demand signal across businesses and functions.
• Works closely with Sales Planning to understand customer performance, promotional activity, new item distribution and discontinued products for incorporation into monthly forecasts.
• Works with cross-functional partners on projects such as new product launches, obsolescence (SKU rationalization) and transitions while accounting for pipeline fill and cannibalization.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Sales on the development of Annual (AOP), LE 1 and LE 2 forecasts.
• Develops processes to fully leverage recently implemented demand planning software (IBP) and recommend enhancements to maximize its effectiveness.
• Partners with supply planning to understand supply chain implications of forecast changes and deliver the most effective and complete Supply Chain plan.
• Represents the operational demand plan across departments and functions in support of projects including innovation, capacity and capital planning etc.
• Maintains routine interaction with Sales, Marketing, Operations, IT and R&D up to leadership levels.
• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 3 years of supply chain planning or demand planning experience.
• Consumer Packaged Goods Experience.
• APICS or other Forecasting certification preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelor's degree in Business administration, Finance or Supply Chain.
• Master of Business Administration degree.
• Sound understanding of concepts and principles in Sales/Marketing and working knowledge of the same in Finance and Supply Chain.
• In depth understanding of how a demand forecast impacts Sales , Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain and the Business.
• SAP/IBP experience

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness GuideHERE .

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