demand planning lead, Global Supply Chain

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Now Brewing - Demand Planning Lead! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. Step into a pivotal role shaping the future of our demand planning organization. As a key leader on our team, you'll drive the processes, insights, and continuous improvements that ensure we deliver exceptional service to our stores. This role is your opportunity to elevate our planning capabilities, strengthen best practices, and help chart the path to world‑class operational excellence. As a Demand Planning Lead, you will Build and strengthen the processes that connect demand planning with cross‑functional partners across the entire Starbucks business. Develop and enhance reporting tools that empower demand planners to improve forecast accuracy and drive better decision‑making. Identify, benchmark, and implement best practices to elevate planning standards and improve consistency across teams.

Requirements

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Ability to present information to senior leaders
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and planning systems
Attention to detail
Strong analytical skills
Expertise in demand planning and working knowledge of end to end supply chain functions
Ability to identify and implement process improvement opportunities
Ability to influence and lead others
Advanced analytics and problem solving in a fast-paced environment
Advanced forecasting skills
Development of training, documentation and implementation experience
Management of complex stakeholder relationships
5 years of demand planning experience
4-year college degree or equivalent GED

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen the processes that connect demand planning with cross‑functional partners across the entire Starbucks business.
Develop and enhance reporting tools that empower demand planners to improve forecast accuracy and drive better decision‑making.
Identify, benchmark, and implement best practices to elevate planning standards and improve consistency across teams.

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P. ), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.