Demand Planner

Torani•San Leandro, CA

3d•$115,925 - $128,805

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Demand Planner who thrives in a rapidly growing business, and who can translate customer forecasts into a robust Demand Plan that serves as the foundation of our Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. In this role, you’ll be a core part of Integrated Planning, collaborating closely with fellow Demand Planners, and Supply Planners to deliver aligned, data-driven plans. Success is achieved through strong cross-functional partnership and the ability to work effectively across teams to drive alignment, improve forecast accuracy, and support business growth. You’ll be skilled at compiling and analyzing large data sets with an eye for detail, while building strong relationships across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain. Your demand plan guides key financial and operational decisions, supports near-term planning cycles, and informs long-range planning over the next three years. As our business evolves, you embrace ambiguity, collaborate with others, and develop solutions to new and unfamiliar challenges. Do you have what it takes to help us infuse flavor across the world, one accurate forecast at a time? If so, we’d love to talk to you.

Requirements

BA/BS degree or equivalent experience required
5+ years of experience in demand planning or supply chain planning, preferably with consumable or CPG products
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis, etc.)
Experience conducting statistical analysis and interpreting demand trends
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc.)

Nice To Haves

APICS or IBF certification preferred

Responsibilities

Build strong, trusted relationships across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.
Collaborate across teams to align assumptions, resolve risks and opportunities, and drive consensus on the demand plan.
Guide the Sales team through the S&OP process with clarity and energy.
Schedule and facilitate pre-demand planning meetings focused on customer-level forecasts.
Partner across functions to gain alignment on the forecast and ensure the demand plan remains current through documented assumptions and updates.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to identify risks and opportunities and set realistic expectations about what the business could deliver.
Drive alignment across teams to achieve world-class forecast accuracy at the S&OP family level.
Maintain system accuracy and ensure timely communication across the supply chain.
Develop deep knowledge of our customer base and work closely with Sales and Marketing to shape demand.
Provide insights and partnership when new opportunities or promotions emerge.
Become the subject matter expert on customer demand drivers, lead times, and channel dynamics.
Develop multiple demand scenarios (low, medium, and high) using statistical analysis, historical shipment trends, and key business assumptions.
Translate data into clear insights and facilitate cross-functional discussions that supported informed decision-making.
Make recommendations that helped the organization proactively manage demand variability.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and forecast accuracy metrics to drive continuous improvement.
Identify exceptions, partner with stakeholders to address root causes, and implement adjustments to improve performance across items, regions, and customers.
Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture and help make Torani a great place to work.