Demand Planner

Jack Link's Protein Snacks • Minneapolis, MN

4d

About The Position

Jack Link’s Protein Snacks began with treasured family recipes passed from generation to generation, transforming a small North Woods business into one of the fastest-growing meat snack manufacturers in the world. Over the years, as consumer demand for convenient, high-quality snack foods increased, so has the company’s product offerings. Today Jack Link’s is the fastest-growing meat snack manufacturer in the world, and sells more than 100 different meat snack products in more than 40 countries. The Link family principles and traditions remain the same: hard work, integrity and a commitment to earn consumer respect by delivering the best-tasting meat snacks in the world. Our Demand Planner will: Develop and maintain an item-level demand plan using statistical tools, intelligence gathering and internal/external collaboration (sales, marketing, finance, retailer replenishment analysts, and other sources). Track performance and provide analysis of actual versus demand plan and work closely with our sales and product category mangers to identify trends quickly and accurately to minimize forecast error. Participate in cross-functional projects focused on process improvements. Specifically, you will:

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, supply chain / operations management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
• Strong analytical skills and excellent problem solving ability.
• Highly developed skills in oral and written communications
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Ppt, Outlook etc.).

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of supply chain or demand planning experience preferred with strong demand cycle and system experience (SAP APO experience is a plus)

Responsibilities

• Develop accurate demand forecasts of all products for assigned segments and channels of the business by using a combination of statistical forecasting integrated with insights gained via partnering with Sales teams, Commercial Planning, Sales Planning, Finance, and Marketing.
• Maintain forecasting system models, history, and system data integrity to ensure an operational forecast by item in SAP APO DP.
• Monitor, analyze, and report sales data to various cross functional partners as well as external customers.
• Lead monthly collaboration meetings with the Sales team for accountable channels to stay aligned on upcoming distribution changes, promotions, and trends.
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization to assist in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.
• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning.
• Build strong business relationships with commercial partners, customers, and other various cross functional team members.
• Drive continuous improvement of the planning process, including planning tools and methods.
• Be the day-to-day point of contact for the operations and sales teams to help manage changes in demand.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Jack Link’s provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees