Director, Demand Planning – IBP

Fresh Del Monte

Director Demand Planning at Del Monte Foods, managing S&OP to drive volume forecast. Leading demand planning strategy and cross-functional collaboration in fresh pack production.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the development and execution of the demand planning strategy across all channels and product categories.
Lead the creation of unconstrained and constrained demand plans, incorporating seasonality, promotional lifts, and long-range planning assumptions.
Manage demand planning horizons extending 36 months to support fresh pack and long-cycle production decisions.
Establish and continuously improve statistical forecasting models tailored to high seasonality and variability.
Partner with Supply Planning, Agriculture, and Procurement teams to align demand with fresh pack production cycles and crop forecasts.
Translate pre-season demand forecasts into production requirements for annual or semi-annual pack decisions.
Lead the Demand Review as part of the monthly S&OP process.
Ensure alignment between Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain on the consensus forecast.
Present demand risks, opportunities, and gap-closure actions to executive leadership.
Drive accountability across stakeholders for forecast inputs and assumptions.
Partner closely with Sales and Marketing to incorporate promotions, new product launches, and customer-specific insights into the demand plan.
Provide analytics on baseline vs. incremental demand, promotional effectiveness, and customer behavior.
Challenge assumptions and improve forecast accuracy through data-driven insights.
Own forecast accuracy (e.g., MAPE, bias) and continuously improve performance through root cause analysis.
Implement segmentation strategies (e.g., ABC/XYZ, lifecycle, seasonality profiles) to tailor forecasting approaches.
Leverage advanced analytics, demand sensing, and external data.
Build, lead, and develop a high-performing demand planning team.
Establish clear roles, KPIs, and development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in Business, Logistics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or similar quantitative disciplines required.
APICS certification preferred.
Consumer products, grocery, or mass merchandising experience a plus.
Minimum of 10 years of work experience in supply chain with at least 3-4 years in Demand Planning or managing a forecasting process in a related field.
Strong leadership skills (team facilitation, consensus building, project leadership, and project execution).
Strong communication skills (oral/verbal, written reports, presentations) and able to interact with people in various levels of the organization.
Solid understanding of Retail/CPG demand/supply chain, particularly in the areas of shipment forecasting, consumption analysis and forecasting, inventory management, trade promotions, market/category analysis, statistical forecasting, etc.
Exceptionally strong analytical, process and people skills with previous forecasting experience.
Self-starter with continuous improvement mindset in a dynamic environment.
Experience with SAP APO, ERP, and Anaplan advanced planning and forecasting applications.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) with company match
Employer-paid life & disability insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
7 Company Paid Holidays
24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand planningstatistical forecastingforecast accuracyroot cause analysissegmentation strategiesanalyticsdemand sensinginventory managementshipment forecastingconsumption analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationteam facilitationconsensus buildingproject leadershipproject executionanalytical skillsprocess improvementpeople skillsself-starter

Certifications

APICS certification