Associate Sales Planning Manager

Horizon Organic Dairy, LL•Broomfield, CO

1d•$85,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Organic is hiring an Associate Sales Planning Manager for its Sales Department. The role collaborates across the company to support long-term growth and profitability at Horizon Family Brands (HFB), manage the financial execution of the business plan, and help achieve customer strategic priorities and broader company objectives. It is a key business partner to the sales team, supporting financial and planning processes and working with cross-functional partners to influence business outcomes. The position leads sales planning across grocery, convenience, and food service channels; develops and maintains short- and long-term trade forecasts; and analyzes sales trends, customer performance, market conditions, and seasonality to identify risks and opportunities. It supports forecast cycles and annual planning, helps align sales and demand planning, and provides actionable analysis to support profitable decisions. This is a hybrid position with an expectation of three days per week on-site in Broomfield, Colorado. Remote work would be considered. The base compensation range is $85,000–$92,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in Sales, Finance, or Supply Chain.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong computer skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, BI tools, and SAP.
Proactive and constructive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a similar field (preferred).
Experience in the CPG industry.
Prior business experience in a Key Account Manager, Sales Analyst, or Demand/Supply Planning role.
Colorado-based candidate preference.

Responsibilities

Lead sales planning activities across grocery, convenience, and food service channels.
Develop and maintain short- and long-term trade forecasts aligned with customer demand, promotional calendars, and business objectives.
Partner with Sales and Demand Planning teams to improve forecast accuracy and inventory alignment.
Analyze sales trends, customer performance, market conditions, and seasonality to identify risks and opportunities.
Support the monthly forecast cycle and processes for the Grocery and Regional Grocery sales divisions.
Communicate the business outlook, including risks and opportunities, to finance and sales partners.
Influence and guide sales teams and other stakeholders toward profitable business decisions.
Act as a liaison between the demand planning team and sales team to drive alignment on volume forecasts.
Partner with the sales team to develop customer-level plans within the trade management system.
Assist teams in developing full-year plans, Plan Alignment Meetings (PAM), and ongoing annual forecast refinements to achieve financial results.
Collaborate with the category commercial sales team, revenue management team, and customer sales team to establish trade targets and support pricing strategies.
Support ad-hoc requests with thoughtful analysis and actionable insights.