Demand Planning Manager

Feastables•Chicago, IL

2d•$90,000 - $110,000

About The Position

As the Demand Planning Manager at Feastables, you will be positioned within the Supply Chain organization and will play a critical role in managing the Demand Plan for a designated group of customer channels. This position requires a strong analytical mindset and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales and Supply Planning, to ensure that forecasts are accurate and aligned with business needs

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, or related field
5+ years of experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in demand forecasting tools and techniques
Ability to work collaboratively across departments, particularly between Sales and Supply Chain
Proficiency in demand planning software and ERP systems

Responsibilities

Manage the Demand Plan from end to end including baseline modeling and the process of gathering and applying inputs from Sales partners
Govern inputs to ensure alignment with organizational data structure; Partner with appropriate team(s) to resolve discrepancies stemming from master data
Play a critical role in testing and launching a new statistical enterprise planning platform
Own series of consensus-focused monthly meeting with Sales partners to ensure that open items get addressed & that space is created for ample discussion
Conduct ad-hoc reporting to support business needs; Common subjects might include seasonal offerings, new business opportunities, promotional endeavors
Assist the Director of Demand Planning in coordinating the demand planning process, ensuring that all forecasts are delivered on time and meet quality standards