Develop shipment sales and depletions forecasts
Maintain and report out of forecasting Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
Lead analysis & developing insights across multiple data streams including: shipments, depletions and retail sales vs forecasts to support guidance for demand review clinics
Support the Senior Manager, Sales Forecasting to prepare for the monthly Demand Review
Lead sales forecasting for innovation projects with Sales, Marketing, Strategy & Product Development throughout Commercialization Stage-Gate process
Support Commercial Trade Planning in the analysis of sales and marketing program performance to improve trade forecast accuracy
Work cross-functionally with operations & Sales Analytics teams to ensure alignment on network distribution shipment forecasting

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Management Sciences, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Research, or a related field preferred
A minimum 5+ years of progressive experience in a relatable CPG demand forecasting role
Assumption driver-based forecasting and application in supply chain and integrated business planning required
Forecasting model optimization and use of technology required
Comprehensive knowledge of sales forecast drivers for Distribution (DSD) and Amazon 3P channels preferred
Sales forecasting experience in Fast Moving Consumer Packaged Goods company, preferably beverages category experience
Strong knowledge of sales forecasting software and ERP systems required (e.g. experience with NetSuite, VIP, Circana/Nielsen and Vividly or other Trade Spend tool)
Advanced Excel skills required (Lookups, logic statements, charting, power queries/power pivots)
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a detail-oriented approach required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams required
Previous experience and excitement about leaning in to continuous improvement work
Previous fast-paced start-up business environment experience preferred
Willingness to adapt and evolve new technologies and systems
Willingness to travel up to 15%

Benefits

Blue Shield medical plans with HMO, PPO, and HDHP options (including an HSA)
FSA and Dependent Care FSA
Guardian dental and vision coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, disability benefits
Employee-paid options like accident, hospitalization, and critical illness coverage
100% matching on Empower Retirement contributions up to 4% after 3 months
Student Loan Retirement Match
Wellness perks including Headspace and ClassPass memberships
Robust EAP
Nationwide pet insurance
17 paid holidays
Flex PTO
Travel assistance

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

demand forecastingdriver-based forecastingforecasting model optimizationsales forecastingadvanced Excelanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsdata analysissales forecast driverstrade forecast accuracy

Soft Skills

communication skillsinterpersonal skillscollaborationdetail-orientedcontinuous improvementadaptabilityleadershiporganizational skillscross-functional teamworkstrategic thinking