Demand Planner
The Kraft Heinz Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $89,800 - $112,200 per year
About the role
- Collaborate with marketing, sales, and finance to incorporate new products, promotions, pricing changes, and events into demand forecasts
- Lead the monthly consensus process to create forecasts that meet supply chain service and inventory goals, and inform monthly financial projections
- Analyze weekly and monthly forecast accuracy, identify trends, and recommend adjustments to optimize inventory and service levels
- Conduct brand and item mix analyses to provide insights for volume discussions
- Develop expertise in brand volume by tracking consumption and shipment trends, as well as category and industry dynamics
- Partner with supply planning to assess supply chain impacts of forecast changes and demand impacts of supply chain disruptions
- Maintain and update forecasting systems (o9, SAP, and offline Excel tools) to improve forecast accuracy and streamline processes
- Monitor inventory positions and proactively communicate supply disruptions to the Operations team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, operations, or related field
- 2–4 years’ experience in logistics, demand planning/forecasting, supply planning, or related areas, within CPG preferred
- Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of MS Office applications
- Experience with forecasting or manufacturing systems preferred (o9 and/or SAP a plus; willingness to learn is welcome)
- Problem-solving mindset, with a passion for analyzing large data sets and translating insights into action
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Benefits
- Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare
- 401k
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Wellbeing Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
demand forecastinginventory managementdata analysisbrand analysissupply chain managementlogisticsproblem-solvingExcelforecasting systemsmanufacturing systems
Soft Skills
communicationcross-functional collaborationanalytical mindsetability to manage multiple prioritiesadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in supply chainBachelor’s degree in businessBachelor’s degree in operations